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The major function of insulin is participation in what?
Insulin is involved in the regulation of sugar.
What is a protein hormone secreted by the pancreas that is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in the blood?
Insulin
What has the author Ingmar Lundquist written?
Ingmar Lundquist has written: 'Insulin secretion; its regulation by monoamines and acid amyloglucosidase' -- subject(s): Amines, Glucosidases, Insulin, Metabolism, Mice, Pancreas, Physiology, Regulation, Secretion, Secretions
How does the body regulate blood glucose levels?
Regulation of blood glucose is handled by the body's production of insulin. Insulin moves the glucose that is produced during digestion out of the bloodstream and into cells.
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is caused by?
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is caused when an autoimmune response causes the death of insulin secreting cells in the pancreas. Without regulation, the blood glucose level increases causing hyperglycemia.
What hormones are involved in blood glucose regulation?
Insulin causes the uptake of glucose from your blood into your cells. In a healthy person when blood sugar levels go up, insulin is secreted by the pancreas which causes a decrease in blood sugar. When they fall, your pancreas secrets glucagon, which causes cells to release sugar into the blood stream.
Are there foods that taste like insulin?
no, insulin has a strong smell though. my sister has diabetes.. but you wouldn't know what insulin tastes like. if you have tasted it, then your dead:P
What has the author Paul Stickings written?
Paul Stickings has written: 'Post-translational regulation of nitric oxide production in insulin-secreting cells'
What improvements result following a pancreas transplantation?
In a successful transplant, the pancreas begins producing insulin, bringing the regulation of glucose back under control.
What after receiving a signal from the nervous system it releases hormones like insulin?
the pancreas secretes insulin
Can an alcohol tester be utilized as an accurate tool?
"Yes, of course. Alcohol testers use oxygen, blood, or urine samples after one uses alcohol to detect the level of insulin. When alcohol is induced, your body automatically releases insulin to keep your body in regulation."
When exogenous DNA is used to make insulin which type of cell produces the insulin?
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