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प्रश्न
Mention the two principal ways in which insulin acts.
थोडक्यात उत्तर
उत्तर
- Insulin promotes glucose uptake by body cells.
- It stimulates the deposition of extra glucose (as glycogen) in the liver and muscles.
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Human Endocrine Glands - Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which one of the following statement is true/ false?
Diabetes is caused due to insulin deficiency.
Define the following:
Beta cells
Choose the correct answer:
A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is ___________
Insulin is injected into the body of a highly diabetic patient and not given orally. Explain.
Name the Following: Disease caused by the deficiency of insulin
Glucagon is secreted by:
Describe the endocrine role of islets of Langerhans.
Which of the following acts as both endocrine and exocrine glands?
State the exact location of the following structure.
Islets of Langerhans
Name the following:
Three hormones secreted from the Islets of Langerhans of pancreas.