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Which pancreatic cells produce insulin?
Which pancreatic cells produce insulin?
- Beta cells (correct)
- Alpha cells
- Gamma cells
- Delta cells
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
- Stimulating glucose absorption (correct)
- Inhibiting glucose absorption
- Promoting breakdown of glycogen
- Increasing triglyceride production
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
- Low insulin production
- High insulin sensitivity
- Hyperglycemia (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
What process converts absorbed glucose into glycogen?
What process converts absorbed glucose into glycogen?
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How does high insulin concentration affect glucose production by the liver?
How does high insulin concentration affect glucose production by the liver?
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