PATHOLOGY MCQ
PANCREAS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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it is secreted by beta cells
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it signals the liver to store glucose as glycogen
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it is a hormone
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it is secreted by alpha cells
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Detailed explanation-1: -The function which was not performed by the insulin is to Initiate the conversion of glycogen to glucose.
Detailed explanation-2: -Insulin decreases the blood glucose levels. It acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and stimulates uptake and utilization of glucose by these cells. This causes rapid movement of glucose from blood to hepatocytes and adipocytes, resulting in decreased blood glucose levels.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The statement that (insulin) is produced in the alpha cells of the pancreas is False. The correct statement will be Glucagon is produced in the alpha cells of the pancreas. The glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans cells in the pancreas.