PKA and F-2

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What is the enzyme responsible for the interconversion of PF-KINASE-2 into F-2,6-BISPHOSPHATASE?

  • Insulin
  • Protein kinase A (correct)
  • Glucagon
  • Adenylyl cyclase

What is the result of glucagon binding to receptors on liver cells?

  • Activation of insulin production
  • Inhibition of insulin production
  • Activation of PKA (correct)
  • Inhibition of PKA

What happens to circulating glucagon levels when blood glucose levels drop?

  • They fluctuate
  • They decrease
  • They remain constant
  • They increase (correct)

What molecule does adenylyl cyclase convert ATP into?

<p>cAMP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of phosphorylated PFK-2/F-2,6-BPase?

<p>It hydrolyzes F-2,6-BP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to liver glucose consumption when PKA is activated?

<p>It decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone stimulates glucagon secretion?

<p>Insulin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of PKA in this pathway?

<p>To phosphorylate PFK-2/F-2,6-BPase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of hydrolyzing F-2,6-BP?

<p>Inhibition of glycolysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of glucagon binding to receptors on liver cells?

<p>Inhibition of glucose consumption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to pancreatic insulin production when blood glucose levels drop?

<p>It decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of activating PKA in liver cells?

<p>Activation of glucose production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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