Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Peptide
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Where is glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide mainly made and secreted from?

  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Upper section of the small intestine (correct)
  • Stomach lining

    • What is the main action of glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide in the pancreas?

  • Activates alpha cells
  • Causes breakdown of insulin
  • Inhibits insulin production
  • Stimulates the release of insulin from beta cells (correct)

    • Apart from the pancreas, where else are receptors for glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide found?

  • Kidneys
  • Spleen
  • Brain (correct)
  • Lungs

    • What effect does glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide have on bone?

    <p>Increases formation of bone while decreasing bone breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide on fat tissue?

    <p>Increases the amount of fat in the body by increasing fat cell formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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