13 Questions
Which hormone is secreted by the β-cells and responsible for decreasing blood sugar levels?
Insulin
What is the function of the α-cells in the islets of Langerhans?
Secrete glucagon hormone
What is the function of D-cells in the islets of Langerhans?
Secrete somatostatin
Which type of diabetes is characterized by very little or no insulin production?
Type-1 diabetes
What is the primary function of C-peptide?
To connect insulin's A-chain with its B-chain
Which cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide?
F-cells
What is the hormone secreted by α-cells that is also called the hyperglycemic hormone?
Glucagon
What percentage of the cells in the pancreas form islets of α-cells?
1%
How many types of cells are present in the islets of Langerhans?
Four
What is the primary function of somatostatin secreted by D-cells?
Decrease the secretion of glucagon and insulin
Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting gluconeogenesis?
Both b and c
Which of the following hormones is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and electrolyte balance?
Both a and c
Which hormone is responsible for enhancing the uptake of glucose by cells and promoting its storage as glycogen?
Insulin
Learn about the structure and function of the pancreas and the islets of Langerhans, which are responsible for secreting different types of hormones. Understand the role of α-cells and their secretion of the glucagon hormone.
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