12 Questions
Where is the endocrine portion of the pancreas located?
Between the greater curvature of the stomach and the duodenum
What is the function of the acinar cells in the pancreas?
Secrete digestive enzymes
Which part of the pancreas is responsible for digesting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
Exocrine portion
What do zymogen granules in pancreatic acinar cells contain?
Digestive enzymes
What could be a consequence of a reduction in insulin secretion in diabetes mellitus?
Hyperglycemia
Which part of the pancreas is involved in secreting digestive enzymes into the duodenum?
Exocrine part
Which cell type in the human pancreas is responsible for secreting a hormone that decreases growth?
Delta cells
What is the main hormone secreted by the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
Insulin
In which tissue does insulin promote anabolism by promoting glycogen synthesis and storage?
Liver
Which cell type in the human pancreas is responsible for secreting ghrelin that induces hunger?
Epsilon cells
What is the main function of glucagon secreted by the Alpha cells in the pancreas?
Increasing blood glucose levels
What condition occurs during pregnancy where placental lactogen antagonizes the effect of insulin?
Gestational diabetes
Test your knowledge on diabetes mellitus and the pharmacological treatment options. Learn about the pathophysiology of diabetes, classes of drugs used, and their mechanisms of action.
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