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Insulinis ahormone normally produced by the beta cells of the pancreas. It functions to enable excess glucose to enter body tissuesfor energy and fat cells for storage. For those who do not produce insulin (type 1 Diabetes) or who have an inadequateinsulin supply and/or insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes), insulincan bemanufactured in the lab from recombinant DNA.
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What is an example of mineralocorticoid?
Insulin
Which is an example of evidence of evolution based on comparative biochemistry?
The fact that sheep insulin can be substituted for human insulin is an example of evidence of evolution based on comparative biochemistry. Insulin is a peptide hormone.
Facilitated is an example of what?
The glucose transporter that is activated by insulin (glut 4) is a prime example.
Is collagen an example of globular protein?
No, collagen is a Fibrous protein. An example would be insulin.
How often do you have to put insulin in your insulin pump?
well you half to put it in every time you eat unless your blood sugar is low ( for an example: 65 ) but if it is high ( for a example: 362 ) you should put some insulin in you... you put it in when you eat, when your high, and yah...
Example for 2 drugs to give as bolus?
Insulin and lidocane!
What is An example of antagonistic hormones controlling homeostasis?
glycogen and insulin
How many units of insulin for a Blood glucose level of 278?
It depends on what kind of insulin you are taking....for example: insulin can be rapid acting, short acting, intermediate acting or long acting.
What facilitated diffusion an example of?
The glucose transporter that is activated by insulin (glut 4) is a prime example.
What is an example is facilitated diffusion?
The glucose transporter that is activated by insulin (glut 4) is a prime example.
A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of?
Hypoglycemia
Which of the following is not an example of a steroid cortisol insulin testosterone or cholesterol?
cholesterol
