MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The liver controls the storage and breakdown of which substance that helps regulate blood sugar
A
Glycogen
B
Insulin
C
Bile Salts
D
Cholesterol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The liver both stores and manufactures glucose depending upon the body’s need. The need to store or release glucose is primarily signaled by the hormones insulin and glucagon. During a meal, your liver will store sugar, or glucose, as glycogen for a later time when your body needs it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The liver plays a central role in this process by balancing the uptake and storage of glucose via glycogenesis and the release of glucose via glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. The several substrate cycles in the major metabolic pathways of the liver play key roles in the regulation of glucose production.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas has key roles in maintaining normal blood glucose levels by producing and releasing insulin and glucagon.

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