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Which organ destroys the insulin after it has its effect?
The liver and kidneys destroy insulin after it has its effect. The pancreas is the site of insulin production.
The major function of insulin is participation in what?
Insulin is involved in the regulation of sugar.
What hormone opposes the effect of glucagon?
insulin
What effect does insulin have on sugar?
Insulin allows glucose(sugar) to enter the body's cells. Insulin also stimulates the liver to convert glucose to glycogen and store it for later use. The end effect is blood sugar is decreased.
Can taking insulin increase appitite?
Yes, weight gain is a reasonably common side effect of insulin therapy.
What effect does hormone insulin have on our body after eating a meal that has cabohydrates?
Insulin handles the absorption of sugar. Carbohydrates are sugars.
Why cant you mix insulin into food instead of injecting?
Mixing insulin into food would alter its effectiveness, as the digestive process breaks down insulin before it can enter the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar. Insulin injections deliver the hormone directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption and effectiveness. Mixing insulin into food would not provide the same controlled and reliable blood sugar management as injections.
What is the role of insulin in weight gain?
Weight Gain Is a common side effect of Insulin
Being a diabetic is it possible to inject insulin in your scalp and get a sufficient effect from it?
Insulin is supposed to be injected into fat for it to work properly, so no.
What effect would injecting insulin have on the results of the test?
The insulin would regulate the blood glucose level and this will give the correct reading.
What best describes the hypoglycemic effect of insulin?
Lowers blood sugar
The major cause of insulin resistance is related to?
Excess body fat
