Lecture 6: The Pancreas & Diabetes

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What is the main focus of Professor Peter Thorn's presentation?

Endocrine regulation of insulin secretion (correct)
Liver functions
Muscle wastage in diabetes
Glycogen storage in the pancreas

Which of the following is NOT a target of insulin?

Liver for promoting glycogen storage
Glycerol production in the liver (correct)
Muscle for promoting glucose uptake
Fat for promoting glucose uptake

What hormone targets the liver to promote glycogen breakdown and glucose release?

Insulin
Lactate
Glucagon (correct)
Amino acids

What is the main function of beta cells in response to glucose and amino acids?

Secrete insulin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of understanding the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes as mentioned in the text?

To improve disease management strategies (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Professor Peter Thorn's presentation, what is one key aspect related to the principles of beta cell function?

Excitability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of GLP-1 in controlling insulin secretion?

Promoting insulin secretion (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), what is the primary cause?

Autoimmunity (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Byetta contribute to the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

By being a GLP-1 agonist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

Cause of the disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the aims mentioned related to the understanding of diabetes?

Describing the mechanisms regulating hormone secretion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 100 mg/dl equate to in terms of millimoles?

$5.5$ mM (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin in muscle cells?

Promote glucose uptake (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the presentation, what targets does glucagon affect?

Liver cells for glycogen breakdown and glucose release (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of beta cells in response to glucose and amino acids?

Releasing insulin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

To formulate targeted treatment plans (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which target is NOT affected by glucagon?

Muscle glycogen storage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does insulin primarily target in fat cells?

Promote glucose uptake (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Professor Thorn's presentation, what is the main function of glucagon?

Promote glycogen breakdown in liver (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of GLP-1 in the context of insulin secretion control?

Promotes insulin synthesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), what is the method commonly used for treatment?

Glucose testing and insulin injections (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of continuous glucose monitoring in the context of diabetes management?

It assists in maintaining stable glucose levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is reduced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), leading to impaired insulin secretion?

Insulin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in terms of causes?

Autoimmune response (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Byetta contribute to treating Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

By enhancing insulin secretion (B) Signup and view all the answers