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What is the primary role of somatostatin in the pancreas?
What is the primary role of somatostatin in the pancreas?
- Inhibits the action of insulin and glucagon (correct)
- Stimulates growth hormone release
- Enhances glycogenolysis
- Promotes insulin secretion
Which cells in the islets of Langerhans produce insulin?
Which cells in the islets of Langerhans produce insulin?
- Delta cells
- Beta cells (correct)
- Acinar cells
- Alpha cells
What is the effect of glucagon on blood glucose levels?
What is the effect of glucagon on blood glucose levels?
- Lowers blood glucose levels
- Regulates carbohydrate metabolism
- Increases blood glucose levels (correct)
- Has no effect on blood glucose levels
Which hormone promotes gluconeogenesis?
Which hormone promotes gluconeogenesis?
What is the primary function of ACTH in the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of ACTH in the endocrine system?
Which carbohydrate is primarily composed of two monosaccharides?
Which carbohydrate is primarily composed of two monosaccharides?
Which carbohydrate serves as the main storage form of glucose in humans?
Which carbohydrate serves as the main storage form of glucose in humans?
Which process is NOT promoted by carbohydrates?
Which process is NOT promoted by carbohydrates?
Which monosaccharide is commonly found in milk and dairy products?
Which monosaccharide is commonly found in milk and dairy products?
What effect do thyroid hormones have in relation to metabolism?
What effect do thyroid hormones have in relation to metabolism?
Which of these carbohydrates is considered a polysaccharide?
Which of these carbohydrates is considered a polysaccharide?
What is the primary function of glycogenolysis?
What is the primary function of glycogenolysis?
Which disaccharide is made from glucose and fructose?
Which disaccharide is made from glucose and fructose?
What is the primary role of amylase as an exocrine gland?
What is the primary role of amylase as an exocrine gland?
Which hormone is synthesized by the Beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans?
Which hormone is synthesized by the Beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans?
What effect does insulin have on glycogen?
What effect does insulin have on glycogen?
When is glucagon typically released?
When is glucagon typically released?
What condition is indicated by a fasting blood sugar level greater than 126 mg/dL?
What condition is indicated by a fasting blood sugar level greater than 126 mg/dL?
What is the renal threshold for glucose, above which glucose appears in urine?
What is the renal threshold for glucose, above which glucose appears in urine?
Which of the following metabolic processes does glucagon promote?
Which of the following metabolic processes does glucagon promote?
What typically results from an imbalance between glucose utilization and production?
What typically results from an imbalance between glucose utilization and production?
What is a key indicator of hyperglycemia in laboratory findings?
What is a key indicator of hyperglycemia in laboratory findings?
What does lipogenesis refer to?
What does lipogenesis refer to?
What does an increase in glucose concentration lead to in terms of end color intensity?
What does an increase in glucose concentration lead to in terms of end color intensity?
Which method generates NADH that is proportional to glucose concentration?
Which method generates NADH that is proportional to glucose concentration?
For patients with hemolytic disease, what is added to shorten the time necessary to reach equilibrium?
For patients with hemolytic disease, what is added to shorten the time necessary to reach equilibrium?
What is the primary role of glucagon in the body?
What is the primary role of glucagon in the body?
Which of the following is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus (DM) based on fasting blood sugar (FBS)?
Which of the following is the diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus (DM) based on fasting blood sugar (FBS)?
What happens in the polarographic glucose oxidase method?
What happens in the polarographic glucose oxidase method?
Which adrenal cortex zones secrete glucagon and other glycemic hormones?
Which adrenal cortex zones secrete glucagon and other glycemic hormones?
What blood glucose concentration is critical for diagnosing hypoglycemia?
What blood glucose concentration is critical for diagnosing hypoglycemia?
What is used in the glucose oxidase method to prevent H2O2 from re-forming oxygen?
What is used in the glucose oxidase method to prevent H2O2 from re-forming oxygen?
What is included in Whipple's triad for diagnosing hypoglycemia?
What is included in Whipple's triad for diagnosing hypoglycemia?
What is the range for short-term glucose control indicated for diabetes management?
What is the range for short-term glucose control indicated for diabetes management?
What is the effect of high levels of ascorbic acid on blood glucose measurement?
What is the effect of high levels of ascorbic acid on blood glucose measurement?
What does the term glycosylated refer to in the context of glucose testing?
What does the term glycosylated refer to in the context of glucose testing?
How does HbA1c level correlate to plasma glucose levels?
How does HbA1c level correlate to plasma glucose levels?
What type of glucose is produced through gluconeogenesis?
What type of glucose is produced through gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following substances can inhibit glucocorticoids?
Which of the following substances can inhibit glucocorticoids?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates and Energy Sources
- Hydrates of aldehyde and ketone derivatives are vital sources of energy.
- Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the body; the brain consumes the most carbohydrates.
Glycogen, Glucose, and Simple Sugars
- Glycogen is stored glucose in humans and is essential for maintaining blood glucose levels.
- Monosaccharides include simple sugars like glucose, galactose, and fructose.
- Disaccharides consist of two monosaccharides; examples include:
- Lactose: galactose + glucose
- Sucrose: fructose + glucose
- Maltose: glucose + glucose
- Polysaccharides are composed of many monosaccharides; starch and cellulose are key examples.
Pancreatic Hormones
- The pancreas serves both endocrine (hormone release) and exocrine (digestion) functions.
- Insulin:
- Synthesized by beta cells; lowers blood glucose by promoting glycogenesis, lipogenesis, and glycolysis.
- Glucagon:
- Produced by alpha cells; increases blood glucose through glycogenolysis.
- Somatostatin:
- Synthesized by delta cells; inhibits insulin and growth hormone actions.
- Amylase:
- Enzyme responsible for breaking down complex carbohydrates; its increase is an early marker of pancreatitis.
Hormonal Regulation of Blood Glucose
- Insulin promotes glucose entry into cells and glycogenesis while inhibiting glycogenolysis.
- Glucagon promotes glucose release from glycogen stores during fasting or stress.
- Cortisol and corticosteroids increase blood glucose through gluconeogenesis and are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Clinical Conditions of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Hyperglycemia: Increased blood glucose concentration, defined as fasting blood sugar (FBS) >126 mg/dL.
- Symptoms include increased plasma/urine glucose, ketones in serum/urine, and metabolic acidosis.
- Diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus (DM):
- FBS >126 mg/dL
- 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) >200 mg/dL
- HbA1c >6.5%
- Hypoglycemia: Decreased blood glucose levels, typically defined as <70 mg/dL.
- Symptoms arise from an imbalance between glucose production and utilization.
Diagnostic Methods for Glucose Measurement
- Glucose Dehydrogenase Method: Measures NADH production proportional to glucose concentration.
- Polarographic Glucose Oxidase Method: Measures oxygen consumption related to glucose concentration.
Additional Notes
- The HbA1c test measures long-term glucose control; a 1% change corresponds to a 35 mg/dL change in plasma glucose.
- Fructosamine serves as a short-term glucose control marker, reflecting the previous 1-2 weeks of glucose levels.
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