3 Questions
Which hormone is known as the storage and anabolic hormone of the body?
Insulin
What is the residual connecting segment resulting from the removal of four amino acids from proinsulin?
C-peptide
What are the stimulants of insulin release?
Glucose, glucagon-like polypeptide 1 (GLP-1), and high concentrations of fatty acids
Study Notes
Insulin and Its Regulation
- Insulin is known as the storage and anabolic hormone of the body.
Insulin Synthesis
- Proinsulin is modified to form insulin by removing four amino acids, resulting in a residual connecting segment called C-peptide.
Insulin Release
- Insulin release is stimulated by: • High blood glucose levels • Amino acids • Hormones such as glucagon and growth hormone • Vagus nerve stimulation • Ingestion of protein and carbohydrates
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