Whole Body Integration Flashcards
1
Q
Which organ degrades insulin?
A
Liver
2
Q
Which nerve is involved in insulin release modulation?
A
Vagus nerve (ANS)
3
Q
Where does glucagon act? Where is it degraded?
A
Acts in the liver and adipose tissue (promote glucose release) and degraded in the liver and kidneys
4
Q
Describe, in one word, the way in which insulin activates its receptor.
A
Autophosphorylates