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Q: Insulin stimulates fatty acid synthesis by activating the acetyl CoA carboxylase a. True b. False

A: The excess consumption of amino acids and carbohydrates will be converted to fatty acids and will be…

Q: Along with PTH, what vitamin is essential in helping to maintain blood calcium levels? A. Vitamin E…

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Q: Mutations in mitochondrial genes often affect pancreatic beta-cell function because a majority of…

A: Mitochondria is also known as power hous of cell.

Q: Which of the following correctly orders the steps of insulin secretion from the pancreas: Increased…

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by endocrine glands of the body and are…

Q: The pancreas produces tiny amounts of insulin 24 hours a day. This small amount of insulin keeps…

A: Our body has a  wonderful system for controlling and utilizing the glucose. Especially the pancreas…

Q: Derrick is a diabetic patient who lives with his daughter, who also has diabetes and wonders why…

A: The food consumed by the individuals is converted into its simplest form. If the consumed food is a…

Q: Calcitonin has the following biological effects, except:A. Inhibition of vitamin D activityB.…

A: Calcitonin is a peptide hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in humans.…

Q: Match the molecule involved in insulin signaling with what it does insulin receptor binds to insulin…

A: Insulin pathway is very important for the body to maintain glucose levels in the muscles and fat…

Q: The source of insulin in the body is the Pancreas Liver Brain Stomach

A: The different hormones regulate the various functions of the body. Different organs such as the…

Q: What statement is false? Types I and type Il diabetes are characterized by high blood glucose and…

A: Diabetes is a disease which is characterised by increase in blood glucose level.

Q: Which of these does NOT promote the absorption of calcium?     A. fiber   B. stomach acid   C.…

A: Calcium dissolve in stomach and is absorbed by linings of small intestine into main bloodstream.…

Q: Trace the pathway of the production of insulin, starting from the stimulation by glucose. And…

A: Insulin is a small protein secreted by the beta cells of pancreas in response to increased blood…

Q: A certain type of tumor results in the overproduction of glucagon. Researchers claim that treatment…

A: Pancreas is an important gland that exerts both exocrine and endocrine activity. As an exocrine…

Q: b. failure of target tissue to respond to insulin c. autoantibody destruction of beta cells d.…

A: Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when there is a rise in blood glucose levels in the body…

Q: The insulin that does not have a peak of action is:A. Glulisin (Apidra)B. Glargine (Lantus)C.…

A: Insulin analogue is genetically modified insulin. It is classified into various classes, on the…

Q: What type of insulin is used for insulin pump therapy? a) Long-acting insulin b) Rapid-acting (u100)…

A: Rapid acting insulin are lispro, glulisine etc which start acting in 10-15 mins.

Q: Because the prime early symptom of diabetes is a high levelof blood glucose, insulin is often…

A: Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder associated with an imbalance in the concentration of glucose in the…

Q: Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Source Target cell/organ Effect Cortisol Source Target cell/ organ Effect…

A: The above question is related to the various hormones produced by the human body. Hormones are non…

Q: Describe the effects of insulin and glucagon on bloodglucose.

A: Insulin and glucagon are peptide hormones that are produced by the beta and alpha cells of the…

Q: Which of the following stimulates glycogen synthesis?

A: Glycogen is a multibranched polymer of glucose used by mammals, fungi, and bacteria to store energy.…

Q: In patients with type 2 diabetes, cells no longer respond to the hormone insulin. What change has…

A: Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition where that affects the way the body processes blood sugar…

Q: Which of the following statements indicate the function of growth hormone? It controls and regulates…

A: Hormones are chemical substances that act like chemical messanger molecules in body . They are…

Q: Insulin therapy has all of the following effects, except:A. Increases concentration of free fatty…

A: The pancreas produces insulin. It is produced in the β (beta) cells.

Q: Mechanism of sulphonylureas’ action includes: A. Stimulation beta cells to secrete insulinB.…

A: Sulfonylureas are a class of organic compounds used in medicine and agriculture, e.g. as…

Q: Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which a person is no longer able to maintain a normal blood…

A: Overweight can lead to multiple health problems like Type 2 diabetes, heart attack, cholesterol, or…

Q: e primary hormone controlling blood calcium levels in humans is: calcitriol

A: Hormones can be defined as chemical substances that will perform and work like messenger molecules…

Q: Which information is correct regarding hormones and nutrient metabolism? Give specific rational…

A: Hormones are chemical messengers produced directly into the bloodstream, where they are carried to…

Q: Match each hormone with its general effects on metabolism: promotes glycogenesis (storing glucose)…

A: Insulin is a key hormone responsible for checking and balancing the levels of glucose in the blood.…

Q: the greater the quantity of body fat, the lower the resistance of normally insulin sensitivite to…

A: Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans present in the pancreas. Insulin…

Q: Which of the following statements about insulin istrue?a. Insulin acts as a transport protein,…

A: Hormones are the chemical messengers that are secreted into the blood by the glands presents in the…

Q: The hormone thyroxine is given as an oral dose, but insulin needs to be injected into the body. Why?

A: Insulin is a hormone that is normally synthesized by the pancreas in order to assimilate glucose…

Q: Insulin Dependent glucose transport is through - A GLUT-2 B GLUT-4 C GLUT-5 D SGLT-1

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Q: Insulin is secreted from organ # ___________ and targets organ # ____________. 1. 4 , 10 2. 4 , 11…

A: Insulin is a hormone that reduces blood glucose levels (a form of sugar). It's produced by the…

Q: Which of the following statements about insulin is true?   Question 19 options:   Insulin…

A: Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be…

Q: Duration of long-acting insulin is: A. 18-30 hoursB. 6-18 hoursC. 24-36 hoursD. 36-72 hours

A: Insulin is a proteinaceous hormone composed of two chains alpha and beta. They are secreted from the…

Q: Insulin is responsible for which of the following functions?     Stimulating the breakdown of fat…

A: Insulin hormone: it is released from the beta cells of pancreas. It lowers the blood glucose level…

Q: How does the body restore normal blood calcium levels during a state of hypocalcemia (low blood…

A: The body maintains a tight grip on the amount of calcium circulating in the blood at all times. This…

Q: Which of the following hormones is NOT important in calcium homeostasis? a.)Calcitonin…

A: Introduction: Homeostasis is the property of the cells, tissues, organs, and organisms by virtue of…

Q: For our patient John with diabetes type II, he can make insulin but his body cells can be resistant…

A: Answer: DIABETES ll = This is the diabetic problem in an individual when the levels of blood sugar…

Q: Vitamin D is the precursor of which of the following hormones? A. Calcitriol B. PTH C. Calcitonin D.…

A: ANSWER;- A. Calcitriol Explain;- The liver and kidneys convert vitamin D (delivered in the skin and…

Q: inhibition of gluconeogenesis occurs a. when the insulin level is low b. when the insulin level is…

A: Inhibition of gluconeogenesis occurs  B. When the insulin level is high Because high insulin level…

Q: Why does change in growth hormone lead to gigantism or dwarfism ?

A: Growth hormone is produced by the adenohypophysis or the anterior part of the pituitary gland. The…

Q: Hyperinsulinism, the result of an excessive insulin dose or an insulin-secreting tumor, can result…

A: Glucose is catabolized to generate energy in the body. Glucose is stored as a glycogen polymer, and…

Q: Why would a runner who has a 5-km race torun at 9 am be concerned about insulin?

A: If a runner has a race at 9 AM, then he must be concerned about a pre-race breakfast, which is…

Q: Given these effects I. Promote bone growth II. Promote muscle growth III. Cause fat accumulation…

A: Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: The hormone activating the glycogen synthase activity is a. Glucagon b. ACTH c. Epinephrine d.…

A: Glycogen synthase is an enzyme that plays a major role in glycogenesis and is responsible for the…

Q: Choose the correct. Insulin inhibits this catabolic process:A. Conversion of protein to aminoacidsB.…

A: Insulin - Insulin is a kind of peptide hormone. Insulin hormone is produced by the beta cells of…

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