MEDICAL
PANCREAS
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Insulin dosing is better because it takes into account food intake and physical activity.
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Insulin dosing is direct into the portal veins
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Insulin dosing is continuous
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Physiologically, insulin and glucagon secreted from the pancreas flow directly into the hepatic portal vein and pass through the liver before reaching the systemic circulation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most important hormone that the pancreas produces is insulin. Insulin is released by the ‘beta cells’ in the islets of Langerhans in response to food. Its role is to lower glucose levels in the bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat, muscle, liver and other body tissues.
Detailed explanation-3: -Insulin and glucagon are hormones that work to regulate the level of sugar (glucose) in the body to keep it within a healthy range. Unlike the acinar cells, the islets of Langerhans do not have ducts and secrete insulin and glucagon directly into the bloodstream.