DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
PANCREAS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
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makes bile
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controls blood sugar levels
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removes old RBC’s
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makes insulin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘Increases glycogenesis’.
Detailed explanation-2: -Liver appears to be an excellent surrogate organ for production of insulin, because it contains a glucose sensing machinery that is similar to pancreatic beta cells [4-7]. Liver and pancreatic beta cells both express GLUT-2 and glucokinase [7, 8].
Detailed explanation-3: -Mechanism of Liver Injury Insulin acts to increase uptake of glucose in the liver, decreasing gluconeogenesis and promoting glycogen synthesis. Thus, the hyperglycemia in the presence of high doses of insulin cause excessive production and storage of glycogen in the liver.
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