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Which of the following is NOT a hormone secreted by the endocrine pancreas?
Which of the following is NOT a hormone secreted by the endocrine pancreas?
- Amylase (correct)
- Somatostatin
- Insulin
- Glucagon
Which cells in the islets of Langerhans secrete insulin and amylin?
Which cells in the islets of Langerhans secrete insulin and amylin?
- A cells
- D cells
- G cells
- B cells (correct)
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein as energy sources?
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein as energy sources?
- Insulin
- Somatostatin
- Amylin
- Glucagon (correct)
Which organ is the major target of glucagon?
Which organ is the major target of glucagon?
Which hormone inhibits glucagon secretion?
Which hormone inhibits glucagon secretion?
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin deficiency?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin deficiency?
Which organ catabolizes 50% of the secreted insulin on its first pass?
Which organ catabolizes 50% of the secreted insulin on its first pass?
What is the half-life of insulin?
What is the half-life of insulin?
Which hormone stimulates insulin secretion?
Which hormone stimulates insulin secretion?
Which of the following is a cause of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a cause of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which hormone increases plasma glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis and inhibiting insulin secretion?
Which hormone increases plasma glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis and inhibiting insulin secretion?
What is the hormonal response to hypoglycemia that may slow mental processes, cause confusion, and coma?
What is the hormonal response to hypoglycemia that may slow mental processes, cause confusion, and coma?
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein as energy sources?
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein as energy sources?
Which hormone inhibits secretion of pancreatic hormones?
Which hormone inhibits secretion of pancreatic hormones?
Which cells in the islets of Langerhans secrete insulin and amylin?
Which cells in the islets of Langerhans secrete insulin and amylin?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing plasma levels of glucose and free fatty acids, while decreasing amino acid levels?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing plasma levels of glucose and free fatty acids, while decreasing amino acid levels?
What is the major signal for the release of glucagon?
What is the major signal for the release of glucagon?
Which hormone inhibits glucagon secretion?
Which hormone inhibits glucagon secretion?
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein as energy sources?
Which hormone is responsible for mobilizing glycogen, fat, and protein as energy sources?
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
What is the normal fasting plasma glucose concentration?
Which of the following is true about C-peptide?
Which of the following is true about C-peptide?
Which of the following is a function of C-peptide?
Which of the following is a function of C-peptide?
Which of the following is a stimulator of insulin secretion?
Which of the following is a stimulator of insulin secretion?
Which of the following is true about insulin receptors?
Which of the following is true about insulin receptors?
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