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No, insulin is not an element. To be an element, a substance must have all the same type of atom. Once it has this, it can go on the Periodic Table. So, as insulin has many different types of atom in it, it's not an element.
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Which element affects the action of insulin in glucose?
Zinc is the element that significantly affects the action of insulin in glucose metabolism. It plays a crucial role in the storage and secretion of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Zinc ions are essential for the proper folding and assembly of insulin, and they also facilitate the release of insulin in response to elevated glucose levels in the bloodstream.
What is lantus insulin?
It is a long acting insulin.
Diabetes is a result of the insufficient production of what?
insulin in the pancreas
What is the chemical formula for insulin?
The chemical formula of insulin is C256H381N65O79S6
What specific hormone corrects a hyperglycemic state?
Insulin
Can NPH and Regular insulin be mixed?
yes...because regular insulin and Isophane Insulin(NPH) is a human-made form of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced naturally by pancreas
Is the insulin made by E.coli better or worse than insulin made by human?
The insulin that we engineer bacteria to make (E.colidoes not naturally make insulin) is identical to human insulin.
Why use insulin pump?
An insulin pump can be used as an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin by insulin syringe.This method is known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.
What is the only insulin that can be given intravenously?
Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given by IV
Is there pig pee in the insulin?
No . . . human insulin is made from pig insulin, quite often.
What types of insulin can be given intravenously?
ONLY REGULAR insulin can be given IV.Rapid-insulin analogs (insulin aspart, insulin lispro and insulin glulisine) may also be administered intravenously for glycemic control in selected clinical situations under appropriate medical supervision.
What is the density of insulin?
Insulin is a type of hormone which is created by beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is critical in the process of metabolism. The density of insulin is not listed.
