Pharmacology of Glucagon-like Peptides and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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What is the primary function of the enzyme DPP-4 in relation to glucagon-like peptides?

Convert glucagon-like peptides into metabolites (correct)

Control glucagon action

Increase insulin secretion

Reduce glucose levels

What is the effect of semaglutide on insulin secretion and glucagon action?

Increase insulin secretion and increase glucagon action (correct)

Increase insulin secretion and reduce glucagon action

Decrease insulin secretion and reduce glucagon action

Decrease insulin secretion and increase glucagon action

Why does semaglutide have a longer duration of action compared to GLP-1?

Because it is not metabolized by the DPP-4 enzyme (correct)

Because it decreases glucagon action

Because it increases insulin secretion

Because it is metabolized by the DPP-4 enzyme

What is the role of GLP-1 in the body?

To control glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using semaglutide in diabetic patients?

To control excessive glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the key property of aromatic compounds that makes them resistant to chemical reactions?

Unusual stability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for a molecule to be considered aromatic?

The molecule must have a cyclic structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the rule that describes the number of pi electrons required for a molecule to be aromatic?

Hückel's Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical shape of an aromatic molecule?

Flat Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual production of aromatic compounds in the industry?

35 million tons Signup and view all the answers

How many of the twenty amino acids used to form proteins are aromatic compounds?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacology of Glucagon-like Peptides and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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What is the primary function of the enzyme DPP-4 in relation to glucagon-like peptides?

What is the effect of semaglutide on insulin secretion and glucagon action?

Why does semaglutide have a longer duration of action compared to GLP-1?

What is the role of GLP-1 in the body?

What is the purpose of using semaglutide in diabetic patients?

What is the key property of aromatic compounds that makes them resistant to chemical reactions?

Which of the following is a requirement for a molecule to be considered aromatic?

What is the name of the rule that describes the number of pi electrons required for a molecule to be aromatic?

What is the typical shape of an aromatic molecule?

What is the annual production of aromatic compounds in the industry?

How many of the twenty amino acids used to form proteins are aromatic compounds?

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