010 The normal endocrine pancreas Flashcards
1
Q
Where is preproinsulin cleaved to generate proinsulin?
A
At the N terminus
2
Q
Which chromosome is preproinsulin coded on?
A
chromosome 11
3
Q
Which chromosome is preproglucagon coded on?
A
chromosome 2
4
Q
What do delta cells in the pancreas secrete
A
Somatostatin
5
Q
Pancreas arises from dorsal and ventral outgrowths of:
- ectoderm
- mesoderm
- endoderm
A
Endoderm
6
Q
How many amino acid residues are there in human insulin?
A
51 amino acids
7
Q
How many amino acid residues are there in c peptide?
A
35 amino acids
