4 - Insulin secretion and intermediate metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of gap junctions in the pancreas?
A
allow the hormones to have a paracrine effect
2
Q
What do tight junctions form in the pancreas?
A
small collections of fluid between cells
3
Q
Which organ does the secretion go glucagon most affect?
A
the liver
4
Q
What is the purpose of glucokinase?
A
‘the glucose sensor’
5
Q
What effect doe GLP-1 have?
A
stimulates insulin and suppresses glucagon increases satiety (feeling of fullness)
