18 Questions
Which hormone is antagonistic to the effects of insulin?
Glucagon
What is the main function of amylin in regulating blood glucose concentration?
Delaying gastric emptying
Which of the following tissues requires insulin for glucose transport?
Liver
What factors affect insulin sensitivity in a cell?
Weight and physical activity
Which hormone is co-secreted with insulin by beta cells in response to nutrient stimuli?
Amylin
What is the main role of insulin in adipose tissue?
Stimulating lipogenesis
What hormone is released by F cells in response to hypoglycemia and protein-rich meals?
Pancreatic polypeptide
What is the hormone that inhibits gallbladder contraction and exocrine pancreas secretion?
Pancreatic polypeptide
What type of diabetes mellitus results from defects in both insulin secretion and insulin action?
Type 2
Which hormone is involved in immunologically mediated beta cell destruction and apoptosis?
Insulin
What are the pathologies characteristic of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
Decreased insulin secretion and insulin resistance
Which genetic-environmental interaction can cause Type 2 Diabetes mellitus?
Genetic-environmental interaction
Which hormone is secreted by delta cells in the islets of Langerhans?
Somatostatin
What is the primary stimulus for insulin secretion?
Increase in blood glucose levels
Which hormone is secreted along with insulin by beta cells in the pancreas?
Amylin
What is the precursor molecule from which insulin is synthesized?
Proinsulin
Which factor stimulates insulin secretion before a meal?
Parasympathetic nervous system
What causes a decrease in insulin secretion?
Hypoglycemia
Test your knowledge about the endocrine pancreas and insulin action on cells. Explore how insulin sensitivity is influenced by factors like age, weight, and physical activity. Learn about the implications of insulin resistance in diseases like hypertension, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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