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Where is glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide mainly made and secreted from?
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?
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?
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?
What effect does glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide have on bone?
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What is the effect of glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide on fat tissue?
What is the effect of glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide on fat tissue?
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