Endocrine 3, Pancreas, insulin and glucagon

Insulin is produced in which tissue?
a.  The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
b.  The alpha cells in the pancreatic islets
c.  The beta cells in the pancreatic islets *
d.  The exocrine tissue of the pancreas

One of the functions of insulin is to;
a.  Increase the levels of glucose in the blood
b.  Convert glycogen to glucose
c.  Convert glucose to glycogen *
d.  Cause glucose to be excreted in the urine

Insulin is produced by the;
a. Pancreatic alpha cells *
b. Pancreatic beta cells
c. Adrenal cortex
d. Adrenal medulla

Glucagon is produced by the;
a. Pancreatic alpha cells *
b. Pancreatic beta cells
c. Adrenal cortex
d. Adrenal medulla
Which hormone is largely responsible for ketogenesis?
a. Melatonin
b. Insulin
c. Glucagon *
d. Aldosterone

Which hormone is responsible for facilitating the transport of glucose across cell membranes into the cytosol of individual cells?
a. Melatonin
b. Insulin *
c. Glucagon
d. Aldosterone

Which hormone can cause hypoglycaemia if injected in overdose?
a. Melatonin
b. Insulin *
c. Glucagon
d. Aldosterone

Which hormone can be injected to treat hypoglycaemia?
a. Melatonin
b. Insulin
c. Glucagon *
d. Aldosterone

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