Diabetes Mellitus
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Which pancreatic cells produce insulin?

  • Beta cells (correct)
  • Alpha cells
  • Gamma cells
  • Delta cells

    • 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?

  • Low insulin production
  • High insulin sensitivity
  • Hyperglycemia (correct)
  • Hypoglycemia

    • What process converts absorbed glucose into glycogen?

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

    How does high insulin concentration affect glucose production by the liver?

    <p>Inhibits glucose production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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