AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL COMMUNICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a pharmaceutical company wished to design a drug to maintain low blood sugar levels, one approach might be to design a compound
A
that increases cAMP production in kidney cells.
B
that increases phosphorylation of ADP activity.
C
that activates epinephrine receptors for a flight-or-fight response.
D
to block G protein activity to slow the production of glucose from glycogen in liver cells.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucagon is a hormone that your pancreas makes to help regulate your blood glucose (sugar) levels. Glucagon increases your blood sugar level and prevents it from dropping too low, whereas insulin, another hormone, decreases blood sugar levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon: Made by islet cells (alpha cells) in the pancreas, controls the production of glucose and another fuel, ketones, in the liver. Glucagon is released overnight and between meals and is important in maintaining the body’s sugar and fuel balance.

Detailed explanation-3: -As the main stress hormone, cortisol plays an essential role in stressful situations. Among its functions are: raising the amount of glucose in your bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-4: -Insulin reduces the body’s blood sugar levels and provides cells with glucose for energy by helping cells absorb glucose. When blood sugar levels are too low, the pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon instructs the liver to release stored glucose, which causes the body’s blood sugar levels to rise.

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