The Control of Blood Glucose

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The Control of Blood Glucose: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Hormonal Regulation of Blood Glucose Level, Pancreas in Endocrine System, Measuring Concentration of Glucose in Urine & Measuring Glucose in the Blood etc.

Important Questions on The Control of Blood Glucose

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Pancreas produces

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A person had to undergo a surgery in which a major portion of his pancreas was removed. Which of the following food constituents will he find especially difficult to digest?

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Assertion: Insulin is a hypoglycemic hormone.

Reason: Insulin converts glucose into glycogen.

The correct option among the following is

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In liver, lactic acid is converted into glucose through

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Presence of which substances in urine are indicative of diabetes mellitus?

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The following are functions of insulin except

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Which of the following statement is incorrect?

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A. Acts mainly on liver cells.
B. Stimulates glycogenolysis.
C. Stimulates gluconeogenesis.
D. Reduces glucose uptake and utilization.
Which of the following is correct about the action of glucagon from the above statements?

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Islet of Langerhans consists of

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1 to 2 million Islets of Langerhans in a human pancreas represents per cent of the pancreatic tissue.

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Which hormone enhances the movement of glucose from blood into the hepatocytes and adipocytes?

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What is the process of glycogenesis?

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What is Hormonal Regulation of Blood Glucose Level?

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Mention the role of biosensor in measuring the diabetes.

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Elaborate the procedure of measuring glucose in the blood.

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Glucose oxidase is an enzyme used in the glucose testing strip.

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What is renal threshold?

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Insulin is a

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Insulin hormone found in 

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Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation.