Blood glucose Flashcards
1
Q
Which two hormones are primarily responsible for the control of blood glucose level?
A
Insulin and glucagon
2
Q
Where are the islets of Langerhans?
A
In the pancrease
3
Q
Which cell secret insulin?
A
Beta cells
4
Q
What effect does insulin have on cells of the liver and muscles?
A
Increase the uptake of glucose
and activates enzymes that convert glucose to glycogen.
5
Q
What role does adrenaline play in controlling blood glucose concentration?
A
It activates glycogenolysis and glucoagon secretion and inhibits glycogenesis and insulin secrection.
6
Q
What is the second messenger in the second messeger model?
A
cAMP.
