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Insulin Effect on Kidneys

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What is the role of insulin in glucose uptake?

Inhibits glucose uptake into cells

Has no effect on glucose uptake

Causes breakdown of glucose within cells

Promotes glucose uptake into cells (correct)

How does insulin contribute to energy supply for growth and development?

Reduces energy supply

No impact on energy supply

Enhances energy supply (correct)

Causes energy depletion

What effect does insulin have on protein synthesis?

Inhibits protein synthesis

Promotes protein synthesis (correct)

No impact on protein synthesis

Leads to protein breakdown

Which of the following best describes the relationship between insulin and growth hormone in promoting growth?

They function synergistically to promote growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to glucose uptake in the absence of insulin?

Decreases significantly (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does insulin impact cellular growth?

Accelerates cellular growth (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does insulin influence glucose metabolism in the kidneys?

Enhances reabsorption of Na+ (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of insulin on renal tubules regarding phosphate?

Increases PO4- reabsorption (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does insulin play in muscle cells concerning energy production?

Facilitates glucose uptake for energy production (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does insulin affect bone development?

Regulates osteoblast and osteoclast activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of insulin on lipid utilization in muscle cells?

Decreases lipid utilization (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does insulin contribute to the regulation of blood pressure in the kidneys?

Enhances Na+ reabsorption (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glucagon in stimulating insulin release?

Acting synergistically with glucose (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is insulin secretion regulated in response to changes in blood glucose levels?

By decreasing insulin secretion as blood glucose levels decrease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What effect does somatostatin have on insulin and glucagon secretion?

Decreases the secretion of both insulin and glucagon (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes mellitus?

Polyuria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key impact of insulin according to the provided text?

Maintaining metabolic homeostasis (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does somatostatin affect gastrointestinal function?

Decreases motility and secretion in the GI tract (A) Signup and view all the answers