Whole Body Integration Flashcards

1
Q

Which organ degrades insulin?

A

Liver

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2
Q

Which nerve is involved in insulin release modulation?

A

Vagus nerve (ANS)

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3
Q

Where does glucagon act? Where is it degraded?

A

Acts in the liver and adipose tissue (promote glucose release) and degraded in the liver and kidneys

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4
Q

Describe, in one word, the way in which insulin activates its receptor.

A

Autophosphorylates

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