5 Questions
Which hormone is produced by the delta cells of the pancreas?
Somatostatin
What is the primary function of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
Stimulates the liver to convert glucose to glycogen
Which cells in the pancreas produce glucagon?
Alpha cells
What is the role of insulin in promoting glycogen synthesis?
Promotes the storage of glucose as glycogen
Which hormone acts as an anabolic hormone in the body?
Insulin
Study Notes
Pancreas and Hormones
- Somatostatin is produced by the delta cells of the pancreas.
Insulin and Glucagon
- Insulin's primary function in blood glucose regulation is to facilitate the uptake of glucose by cells, particularly muscle and adipose tissue, and promote its storage.
- Alpha cells in the pancreas produce glucagon.
- Insulin promotes glycogen synthesis by stimulating the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver and muscle cells.
- Insulin acts as an anabolic hormone in the body, promoting the synthesis of glycogen, protein, and fat.
Test your knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes mellitus with this quiz. Explore the endocrine system, focusing on the function of the endocrine pancreas and the hormones that regulate energy metabolism and fuel homeostasis.
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