Delta Cells and Blood Glucose Regulation Quiz

Reduced insulin sensitivity

Insulin resistance combined with relatively reduced insulin secretion

Macrosomia, congenital cardiac and central nervous system anomalies, skeletal muscle malformations

<p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimulates glycogen synthesis, inhibits glycogenolysis, inhibits gluconeogenesis, increases glucose utilization (glycolysis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucagon helps maintain the level of glucose in the blood by promoting glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polyuria (Frequent urination), Polydipsia (Excessive thirst), Polyphagia (Extreme hunger)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DKA occurs when blood sugar levels are very high and insulin levels are low. It occurs commonly in type 1 diabetes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sweating, shaking, tachycardia, confusion, poor concentration, and coma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intolerance to lactose (the sugar of milk) caused by deficiency of enzyme lactase.</p> Signup and view all the answers