PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the following terms “does not belong”
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thyroid gland
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gonads
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insulin
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parathyroid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin is a hormone that is essential for regulating energy storage and glucose metabolism in the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Insulin is a polypeptide hormone mainly secreted by cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. The hormone potentially coordinates with glucagon to modulate blood glucose levels; insulin acts via an anabolic pathway, while glucagon performs catabolic functions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Insulin is a small globular protein containing two chains, A (21 residues) and B (30 residues) (Fig. 2.1A).
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