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Insulin (secreted by the beta cell of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas in) causes cells, liver, adipose and muscle cells, to take up glucose from the blood after a meal to prevent hyperglycemia. (Targets Glucose transporter GLUT4 and Glucokinase)
An increase in insulin causes Fatty acid synthesis in the liver (targets Acetyl-CoA carboxylase)
It also causes triacylglycerol synthesis in adipose tissue (targets Lipoprotein lipase)
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JudyInsulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose by cells for energy production. It also plays a role in storing excess glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscles for later use. Additionally, insulin inhibits the breakdown of stored fat for energy, promoting fat storage instead.
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What is an endocrine functions?
The pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream
What is the hormone from the pancreas which functions in opposition to insulin known as?
Glucagon. I looked it up in a textbook. Glucagon raises blood glucose levels; insulin lowers blood glucose levels.
How do beta cells in the pancreas work to produce and deliver insulin?
1.Beta cells 2.Beta cells 3.Insulin
What is an endocrine function sweat glands release sweat to the skin the pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream or salivary glands release saliva into the stomach?
The release of insulin by the pancreas is an endocrine function. The release of sweat and saliva are exocrine functions.
What is a protein that functions as a hormone that lowers the blood sugar?
Insulin is a protein hormone that helps lower blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose from the blood into cells, particularly muscle and fat cells. It is produced by the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels after a meal.
