Hormonal Control of Metabolic Pathways Flashcards
1
Q
What is the receptor for glucagon?
A
G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)
2
Q
Which protein is phosphorylated by protein kinase B (PKB), resulting in GLUT4 vesicle fusion with the plasma membrane?
A
AS160
3
Q
Does Art/PKB activation lead to an increase or decrease in glycogen synthesis?
A
Increase
4
Q
What hormone signals to lead to the activation of Act/PKB
A
Insulin
5
Q
What is released from pancreatic b-cells?
A
insulin
6
Q
What is released from pancreatic a-cells?
A
Glucagon
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