Diabetes Flashcards by Emma Jacob | Brainscape

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2 Hormones involved in diabetes

A

Insulin & Glucagon

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What is insulin secreted by?

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Beta cells (in islets of langerhan)

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What is glucagon secreted by?

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Alpha cells (in islets of langerhan)

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Importance of glucose

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Cells need it for energy otherwise they starve

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