lesson 8 pharmacology of the endocrine system

Question 1

endocrine system…

Answer 1

• maintains homeostasis

- uses network of glands/secrete and release chemicals

Question 2

t/f pancreas is just an endocrine gland

Answer 2

F

exocrine and endocrine glands

Question 3

alpha cells

Answer 3

produce glucagon

Question 4

beta cells

Answer 4

produce insulin

Question 5

t/f glucagon is secreted to raise blood glucose levels

Answer 5

T

Question 6

pathway of glucagon

Answer 6

1. released in pancreas to bloodstream
2. stimulate liver and converted into glucose
3. glucose is released into the blood stream

Question 7

pathway of insulin

Answer 7

1. enters blood stream
2. binds to receptors on cell membranes and facilitates the transport of glucose into the cell
3. glucose is stored in the liver in form of glycogen

Question 8

normal blood glucose levels

Answer 8

4-7 mmol/L

Question 9

t/f brain is entirely dependant on glucose

Answer 9

T