Anaphy Quiz 2 (Pancreas) Flashcards
What does mixed gland mean?
Having both endocrine and exocrine functions
Insulin or Glucagon?
Released when blood glucose levels are low
Glucagon
True or False: Pancreas is a mixed gland
True
produced by beta cells
Insulin
Insulin or Glucagon?
Stimulates the liver to release glucose to blood
Glucagon
Insulin or Glucagon?
Effects are hypoglycemic
Insulin
produced by alpha cells
Glucagon
Insulin or Glucagon?
Released when blood glucose levels are high
Insulin
pancreatic islets are also known as
islets of Langerhans
This is the process that converts glucose (glycogen) into usable form and released into blood stream
Glycogenolysis
Insulin or Glucagon?
Increases the rate of glucose uptake and metabolism by body cells
Insulin
Type 1 or Type 2?
Onset < 30 years
Type 1
Type 1 or Type 2?
Lean Body Habitus
Type 1
Type 1 or Type 2?
May be associated with insulin resistance, HTN, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, PCOS
Type 2
Type 1 or Type 2?
May not require insulin as initial therapy
Type 2