Metabolic Flashcards
1
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What are the hormones from the pancreas involved in glucose metabolism?
A
Insulin (from Beta cells), Glucagon (from Alpha cells), Somatostatin, Ghrelin
2
Q
What are the major hormones involved in glucose metabolism?
A
Insulin, Glucagon, Growth Hormone, Epinephrine, Cortisol
3
Q
How does the body defend against hypoglycemia?
A
Hepatic glucose autoregulation
Increased neural efferent signaling.
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