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How does insulin affect the target cells and tissues to lower blood sugar?
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What type of hormone is insulin?
It is an endocrine (released within the body to affect other distant tissues) hormone that lowers blood glucose.
What is the body chemistry associated with insulin resistance?
High blood sugar from food stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin into the blood. However, in insulin resistance, the insulin is secreted but is only partially absorbed by the tissues.
Which target tissues does not receive dual innervation?
most blood vessels
What does the lack of insulin affect?
Coma and death.
How do pancreatic tumors affect blood sugar?
The pancreas regulates our bodies insulin which controls blood sugars.
What are the three main types of tissues that respond to insulin well and help lower blood glucose level?
the pancreas and liver..
Where is GLUT4 found?
GLUT4 is the insulin-regulated glucose transporter found in adipose tissues and striated muscles (skeletal and cardiac) that is responsible for insulin-regulated glucose disposal."Allows equilibrium with blood-bidirectional".
Endocrine glands release chemicals directly to what?
Endocrine glands release chemicals directly into the bloodstream. These hormones are then carried by the circulatory system to their target tissues.
Does turmeric affect diabetics?
Daily consumption of Turmeric can normalize blood sugar and reduce insulin dependency.
How are insulin and blood sugar related?
insulin helps transport the blood sugar into cells were sugar is needed. insulin is related to blood sugar cause insulin can lower blood sugar level.
Does age affect blood pressure?
Yes. Insulin production usually decreases with age, which causes blood sugar to rise. This can be counteracted with exercise and a low-GI diet.
Does anything effect blood sugar besides food or insulin?
Exercise, stress, and illness can all affect your blood sugar both ways
