Pancreas Hormones and Functions

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What is the main function of the exocrine cells in the pancreas?

  • Secrete glucagon to increase blood sugar levels
  • Secrete insulin to lower blood sugar levels
  • Secrete digestive enzymes (correct)
  • Secrete somatostatin to inhibit glucagon secretion

Which hormone is associated with lowering blood sugar levels?

  • Somatostatin
  • Adrenaline
  • Glucagon
  • Insulin (correct)

What is the role of glucagon in the body?

  • Stimulates manufacture of amino acids into protein
  • Lowers blood sugar level
  • Increases blood sugar level (correct)
  • Inhibits breakdown of proteins in cells

In what form does insulin mainly store excess carbohydrates?

<p>As glycogen in the liver and muscles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of insulin in promoting amino acid uptake by cells?

<p>Inhibition of protein breakdown in the cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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