Endocrine Flashcards

1
Q

In healthy pancreatic beta cells, through what cellular mechanism does hyperglycaemia stimulate insulin release?

A

increases intracellular ATP:ADP ratio

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2
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Elevated levels of what indicated increased endogenous insulin secretion?

A

c-peptide

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