MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin is the key hormone of carbohydrate metabolism, it also influences the metabolism of fat and proteins. It lowers blood glucose by increasing glucose transport in muscle and adipose tissue and stimulates the synthesis of glycogen, fat, and protein.

Detailed explanation-2: -Insulin, glucagon, norepinephrine and melatonin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hormones involved in carbohydrate metabolism are insulin, glucagon, epinephrine and glucocorticoids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucagon is a hormone that is involved in controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is produced by the alpha cells, found in the islets of Langerhans, in the pancreas, from where it is released into the bloodstream.