Pancreas Key Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
where is insulin released from?
A
beta cells
2
Q
when is insulin released?
A
when blood glucose levels rise
3
Q
What does insulin do broadly?
A
stimulates glucose transport into, and utilization by, peripheral tissues
4
Q
where is glucagon released from?
A
alpha cells
5
Q
when is glucagon released?
A
when blood glucose levels decline
6
Q
what broadly does glucagon do?
A
stimulates glycogen breakdown, glucose synthesis, and fatty acid release
7
Q
What does dysregulation of insulin lead to?
A
diabetes
