DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
PANCREAS
Question
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Peptide hormone
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polypeptide
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enzyme
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a 30-amino acid peptide hormone produced in the intestinal epithelial endocrine L-cells by differential processing of proglucagon, the gene which is expressed in these cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide is a hormone released from the small intestine that enhances the release of insulin following the intake of food. It is a member of the family of hormones known as the incretins of which the other main member is the hormone glucagon-like peptide 1.
Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon and insulin are peptide hormones secreted by the pancreas that play a key role in maintaining a stable blood blood glucose level. Glucagon is produced by alpha cells in the pancreas and acts to raise blood sugar levels. Insulin is produced by beta cells in the pancreas and acts to lower blood sugar levels.