Regulating Blood Sugar (Islets Of Langerhan) Flashcards
1
Q
What cells make up the Islets of Langerhan?
A
Alpha cells secrete glucagon
Beta cells insulin
2
Q
What endocrine gland is in the Islet of Langerhan?
A
Pancreas
3
Q
What does the action of insulin do?
A
It increases the entry of glucose into body cells, it is a rapid acting hormone
4
Q
What does the action of glucagon do?
A
It binds together liver cells, stimulating the breakdown of glycogen into glucose
5
Q
What are the symtoms of diabetes?
A
- high blood glucose
- glucose in urine
- drinking lots
- hungry more
- weight loss
- acids and ketons in blood form lipid breakdonw (toxic)
- come if that builds
6
Q
What is the difference between type 1 and 2 with insulin?
A
Beta cells dont make insulin in type 1 and insulin is made but body doesnt use it in tyep 2
