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Which hormone inhibits insulin secretion?
Which hormone inhibits insulin secretion?
- Gastrin
- Somatostatin (correct)
- Glucagon-like peptide1(GLP-1)
- Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)
Insulin secretion is greater in response to which type of glucose intake?
Insulin secretion is greater in response to which type of glucose intake?
- Oral glucose intake (correct)
- Intravenously administered glucose
- Both oral and intravenous glucose intake
- None of the above
Which hormone stimulates secretion of both insulin and glucagon?
Which hormone stimulates secretion of both insulin and glucagon?
- Gastrin
- Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) (correct)
- Glucagon-like peptide1(GLP-1)
- Cholecystokinin (CCK)
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
Which two major hormones are secreted from the endocrine pancreas?
Which two major hormones are secreted from the endocrine pancreas?
What are the major target organs for insulin and glucagon?
What are the major target organs for insulin and glucagon?
What is the role of the insulin/glucagon (I/G) ratio in the regulation of body metabolism?
What is the role of the insulin/glucagon (I/G) ratio in the regulation of body metabolism?
Which disease state is caused by under-secretion of insulin?
Which disease state is caused by under-secretion of insulin?
What are the complications of hyperglycemia?
What are the complications of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following transporters is responsible for insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in skeletal, adipose tissue, and cardiac muscle?
Which of the following transporters is responsible for insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in skeletal, adipose tissue, and cardiac muscle?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the brain, placenta, and testes?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the brain, placenta, and testes?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose sensing in pancreatic beta cells?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose sensing in pancreatic beta cells?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for transporting glucose, galactose, and fructose in the liver, pancreatic beta cells, small intestine, and kidney?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for transporting glucose, galactose, and fructose in the liver, pancreatic beta cells, small intestine, and kidney?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the skeletal muscle, adipocytes, and cardiac muscle?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the skeletal muscle, adipocytes, and cardiac muscle?
Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin and amylin?
Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin and amylin?
What is the function of glucagon?
What is the function of glucagon?
Which hormone inhibits the secretion of pancreatic hormones?
Which hormone inhibits the secretion of pancreatic hormones?
What is the half-life of insulin?
What is the half-life of insulin?
What is the stimulus for insulin secretion?
What is the stimulus for insulin secretion?
Which of the following plasma values would best explain the homeostatic regulation of plasma glucose levels?
Which of the following plasma values would best explain the homeostatic regulation of plasma glucose levels?
What is the mechanism of hyperglycemia in patients with low insulin effect (diabetes)?
What is the mechanism of hyperglycemia in patients with low insulin effect (diabetes)?
Which hormone stimulates insulin release by exocytosis from pancreatic beta cells?
Which hormone stimulates insulin release by exocytosis from pancreatic beta cells?
Which hormone inhibits insulin secretion?
Which hormone inhibits insulin secretion?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the brain, placenta, and testes?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the brain, placenta, and testes?
Which hormone is linked to osteoporosis and bone fragility?
Which hormone is linked to osteoporosis and bone fragility?
Which of the following is a metabolic consequence of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a metabolic consequence of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a complication of hyperglycemia in diabetes?
Which of the following is a complication of hyperglycemia in diabetes?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the liver, pancreatic beta cells, small intestine, and kidney?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the liver, pancreatic beta cells, small intestine, and kidney?
Which plasma glucose level is considered normal after a meal?
Which plasma glucose level is considered normal after a meal?
What is the major reason for complications of diabetes mellitus?
What is the major reason for complications of diabetes mellitus?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose sensing in pancreatic beta cells?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose sensing in pancreatic beta cells?
Which hormone stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in response to hypoglycemia?
Which hormone stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in response to hypoglycemia?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the skeletal muscle, adipocytes, and cardiac muscle?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the skeletal muscle, adipocytes, and cardiac muscle?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the brain, placenta, and testes?
Which glucose transporter is primarily expressed in the brain, placenta, and testes?
Which of the following is NOT a hormonal response to low blood glucose levels?
Which of the following is NOT a hormonal response to low blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating glycogenolysis in the liver and in the muscle?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating glycogenolysis in the liver and in the muscle?
What is the primary mechanism of hyperglycemia in patients with low insulin effect (diabetes)?
What is the primary mechanism of hyperglycemia in patients with low insulin effect (diabetes)?
True or False: Insulin receptors exist only in the skeletal and cardiac muscle and fat cells.
True or False: Insulin receptors exist only in the skeletal and cardiac muscle and fat cells.
Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin and amylin?
Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin and amylin?
What is the role of insulin/glucagon (I/G) ratio in the regulation of body metabolism?
What is the role of insulin/glucagon (I/G) ratio in the regulation of body metabolism?
What are the major target organs for insulin and glucagon?
What are the major target organs for insulin and glucagon?
What is the function of glucagon?
What is the function of glucagon?
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein to serve as energy sources during periods of food deprivation?
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein to serve as energy sources during periods of food deprivation?
What is the primary function of C-peptide?
What is the primary function of C-peptide?
What are the steps of insulin secretion in response to increased plasma glucose concentration?
What are the steps of insulin secretion in response to increased plasma glucose concentration?
What is the primary function of insulin?
What is the primary function of insulin?
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