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What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?
- Stimulating hunger
- Regulating blood pressure
- Modulating kidney function
- Controlling plasma glucose concentrations (correct)
Which of the following processes is NOT directly influenced by insulin?
Which of the following processes is NOT directly influenced by insulin?
- Glycogen synthesis
- Vasodilation (correct)
- Glucose uptake in muscles
- Renal glucose reabsorption
What is the primary goal of insulin's action on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary goal of insulin's action on glucose metabolism?
- Reducing glucose transport
- Increasing glucose storage
- Enhancing glucose breakdown
- Maintaining glucose homeostasis (correct)
In which tissues does insulin primarily facilitate glucose uptake?
In which tissues does insulin primarily facilitate glucose uptake?
What is the net result of insulin's action on glucose metabolism?
What is the net result of insulin's action on glucose metabolism?
What happens to the hyperglycaemic actions of certain hormones when plasma insulin concentrations are low?
What happens to the hyperglycaemic actions of certain hormones when plasma insulin concentrations are low?
What is the effect of the secretion of counter-regulatory hormones on the action of insulin?
What is the effect of the secretion of counter-regulatory hormones on the action of insulin?
In which conditions may the secretion of counter-regulatory hormones increase?
In which conditions may the secretion of counter-regulatory hormones increase?
What is the relationship between insulin and the counter-regulatory hormones mentioned in the text?
What is the relationship between insulin and the counter-regulatory hormones mentioned in the text?
What is the context in which the hyperglycaemic actions of hormones like growth hormone, glucocorticoids, adrenaline, and glucagon become apparent?
What is the context in which the hyperglycaemic actions of hormones like growth hormone, glucocorticoids, adrenaline, and glucagon become apparent?
What is the significance of controlling postprandial plasma glucose concentration?
What is the significance of controlling postprandial plasma glucose concentration?
What is the primary goal of insulin signaling in the context of glucose homeostasis?
What is the primary goal of insulin signaling in the context of glucose homeostasis?
What is the primary mechanism of glucose transport in muscle cells?
What is the primary mechanism of glucose transport in muscle cells?
What is the primary hormonal regulator of blood sugar levels in the postprandial state?
What is the primary hormonal regulator of blood sugar levels in the postprandial state?
What is the consequence of uncontrolled postprandial plasma glucose concentration?
What is the consequence of uncontrolled postprandial plasma glucose concentration?
