A sample of urine was diagnosed to contain high content of glucose and ketone bodies. Based on this observation, answer the following: Name the cells on which this hormone acts. - Biology

A sample of urine was diagnosed to contain high content of glucose and ketone bodies. Based on this observation, answer the following:

Name the cells on which this hormone acts.

Long Answer

Hepatocytes and adipocytes cells are the main cells on which insulin act. Insulin allows muscles, liver and fat cells to take up this glucose.

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Human Endocrine Glands - Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)

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Chapter 22: Chemical Coordination and Integration - Exercises [Page 128]

Chapter 22 Chemical Coordination and Integration
Exercises | Q 2. b. | Page 128

Choose the odd one out from each series

The hormones – insulin, glucagon, cretinism, thyroxine
………………………………………….

Mention one main function of each hormone named above.

Choose the correct answer:
Which one of the following is a hormone deficiency disease?

Choose the correct answer:
Diabetes mellitus disease is caused due to ____________

Differentiate: Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus.

Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:

Glucagon converts glucose into glycogen.

Describe the endocrine role of islets of Langerhans.

Short answer question

State the site of production and function of Secretin, Gastrin, and Cholecystokinin.

Write the main function of the following hormone.

Insulin