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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the function of the following hormone:
Insulin and Glucagon
उत्तर
Insulin and glucagon: Glucagon and insulin are secreted by cells of the pancreas. They regulate the blood glucose level in the body. α-cells secrete glucagon that maintains a normal blood glucose level in the body, whereas β-cells secrete insulin that regulates the storage of glycogen in the liver.
- Function of insulin:
- Insulin stimulates glycogenesis (the conversion of glucose to glycogen).
- The rapid conversion of glucose from the blood to glycogen in hepatocytes and adipocytes results into a decreased glucose level.
- Insulin also prevents the formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate substances such as proteins and fats. Hence, it acts as a regulator of carbohydrate metabolism.
- Function of glucagon:
- The main function of the glucagon is to increase the level of glucose when there is a deficiency of glucose in the body.
- This process is known as glycogenolysis.
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Define the following:
Exocrine gland
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Which one of the following statement is true/ false?
Diabetes is caused due to insulin deficiency.
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A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is ___________
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Name the Following: Which gland is exocrine as well as endocrine gland.
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones secreted by the pancreas.
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Insulin resistance results in a disease called diabetes mellitus.
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Diabetes mellitus
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Name the following condition:
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Name the following:
The condition caused by the oversecretion of insulin.
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The gland is both a duct gland as well as a ductless gland.
