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Are humans born with a limited supply of insulin which the pancreas can produce?
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∙ 14y ago
No, the beta cells of the pancreas can and do regenerate, just like skin or most any other tissue. But there is some evidence that producing too much insulin (due to overeating, or insulin resistance, for example) over a long time leads to heart problems and shorter lifespan!
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Which glands produce insulin?
In humans only the pancreas produces insulin. There are clusters of specialized cells in the pancreas called Islets of Langerhans. The cell type in the Islets that produce insulin are beta cells. (Other cell types in the Islets produce other hormones.)
How is insulin produced?
Diabetic's bodies lack the ability to produce insulin, the medical world has had to come up with other sources of insulin for diabetics to use. The early method for producing insulin (which is still used to a lesser extent today) was to source it from animals, particularly pigs and cows (pigs physiology is quite similar to humans.. surprisingly). Nowdays, scientists are much more likely to use genetic engineering to produce human insulin in ecoli bacteria. The e.coli's circular chromosome is cut using 'DNA scissors' resulting in unpaired base's (known as sticky ends) matching those of the insulin gene which is then inserted. Because e.coli produce a new generation every 20 minutes on average, it doesnt take long for the gene to be replicated over and over. The e.coli is then removed, and we are left with a supply of human insulin.
How much saliva do humans produce in a lifetime?
Humans produce about 40,000 litres of saliva in a lifetime.
Which technique is used to alter bacteria in such a way that they produce human insulin?
if i understand your question correctly then, you take a human cell and combine it with insulin you then inject that/those cell(s) into the persons pancreas, and the cells divide and rapidly multiply causing the pancreas to jump back into life (it's basically a form of cloning and genetic modification) BTW I'm not a geek or a nerd or out, i just sorta' listened in that science lesson.
What is the job of the pancrease?
The pancreas is involved with both exocrine and endocrine excretions. This means the pancreas is responsible for secretion of insulin and glucagon in response to high or low glucose levels in the body. In addition, it has exocrine functions of secreting digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate.
Which glands produce insulin?
In humans only the pancreas produces insulin. There are clusters of specialized cells in the pancreas called Islets of Langerhans. The cell type in the Islets that produce insulin are beta cells. (Other cell types in the Islets produce other hormones.)
What is insulin-?
Insulin is a substance produced in the pancreas that helps the body use sugars.Insulin is a peptide hormone that causes cells in the liver, skeletal muscles, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood. Insulin is produced in the pancreas.
What kind of cell is used to produce human insulin?
Human insulin is not manufactured. The insulin that humans use is derived from animals ie pig its not you can buy it from quicksave or netto
What is the function of the pancreas in a fetal pig?
Very much the same as in humans - ie. making digestive enzymes to send to the gut to help break down food and to make insulin for storage of sugars.
Which molecule from humans is inserted into bacteria to cause them to produce insulin?
No. When genes from humans are inserted into bacteria, the bacteria acts as factories that produce chemicals of importance to humans, such as insulin.
How is the frog's pancreas like a human's pancreas?
The pancreas of both the frog and the human produces a variety of digestive enzymes as well as hormones. However, the insulin produced by the frog is noticeably dissimilar from that produced by humans, so you can't use frog insulin for humans.
What is insulin made by?
Insulin is made in the pancreas. It helps to control the concentration of sugar in your blood. People who suffer from diabetes arent able to make enough insulin, therefore they inject it to control their blood sugar. x
How is insulin produced?
Diabetic's bodies lack the ability to produce insulin, the medical world has had to come up with other sources of insulin for diabetics to use. The early method for producing insulin (which is still used to a lesser extent today) was to source it from animals, particularly pigs and cows (pigs physiology is quite similar to humans.. surprisingly). Nowdays, scientists are much more likely to use genetic engineering to produce human insulin in ecoli bacteria. The e.coli's circular chromosome is cut using 'DNA scissors' resulting in unpaired base's (known as sticky ends) matching those of the insulin gene which is then inserted. Because e.coli produce a new generation every 20 minutes on average, it doesnt take long for the gene to be replicated over and over. The e.coli is then removed, and we are left with a supply of human insulin.
Why is a frogs pancreas like a humans pancreas?
Because they are both living things.
Why is pig insulin being used as a substitute of human insulin?
Insulin from pigs is cheaper and more readily available than insulin from humans.
Pros and cons of gm insulin?
gm insulin is specific to humans unlike animal insulin which is specific to that animal
How is bacteria used to make insulin?
Human plasmids introduced into the bacteria stimulate insulin production. A special enzyme is used to cut out the insulin gene from a human cell. It is attached to a bacterial chromosome which is also split open by an enzyme. The gene is then transferred into a bacterial cell. The gene makes the bacterial cell produce insulin.
