DM Flashcards

1
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Hormone from beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in pancreas

A

Insulin

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2
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Produces glucagon (a hormone that has opposite action from insulin)

A

Alpha cells

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3
Q

First major organ to be reached by insulin in the blood

A

Liver

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4
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Breakdown of glycogen to glucose

A

Glycogenolysis

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