10 Questions
What is the effect of infusions of insulin and glucose on the plasma K+ level in normal individuals?
It significantly lowers the plasma K+ level
What is the effect of insulin treatment on patients with diabetic acidosis?
It often leads to hypokalemia
Which of the following tissues is not affected by insulin in terms of glucose uptake?
Nervous tissue
What is the effect of an increase in blood glucose on insulin secretion?
It increases insulin secretion
What is the effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) on insulin secretion?
It stimulates insulin secretion only when the blood glucose is above the fasting level
What is the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on insulin secretion?
It stimulates insulin secretion
What is the effect of insulin resistance on insulin secretion?
It increases insulin secretion
What is the effect of α-adrenergic activity on insulin secretion?
It decreases insulin secretion
What is the effect of sulphonyl urea on insulin secretion?
It increases insulin secretion
What is the difference between the response to oral administration of glucose and the response to intravenous infusion of glucose?
The response to oral administration of glucose is higher than the response to intravenous infusion
This quiz covers the regulation of glucose levels in the body, including the five hormones involved in glucose homeostasis: insulin, glucagon, growth hormone, epinephrine, and cortisol. It also explains why blood glucose regulation is crucial for certain organs and tissues.
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