Insulin depresses blood glucose level by:

Related Mcqs:

1. Insulin depresses blood glucose level by:

   A. Increasing glycogen synthesis
   B. By increasing cell utilization of glucose
   C. By stimulating conversion of glucose into lipids and proteins
   D. All of the above

2. Which of the following depresses blood glucose levels?

   A. Glucagon
   B. Insulin
   C. Alpha cells of pancreas
   D. None of these

3. “It is under the control of pituitary trophic hormones STH and ACTH and responds directly to the level of blood glucose”. The statement is true for:

   A. Thyroid gland
   B. Islets of Langerhans
   C. Adrenals
   D. Gonads

4. One of the followings increases blood glucose level and regulates mineral ion balance:

   A. Cortisol
   B. Corticosterine
   C. Aldosterone
   D. Both a & b

5. The hormone that constricts blood vessels in certain areas such as the gut raising the blood pressure is:

   A. Adrenaline
   B. Nor-adrenaline
   C. Oxytocin
   D. Both a & b

6. Failure to produce insulin leads to be a condition called:

   A. Diabetes insipidus
   B. Diabetes mellitus
   C. Gluconism
   D. Both a & b

7. One of the following is antagonistic to insulin:

   A. Oxytocin
   B. Glucagon
   C. Prolactin
   D. Adrenaline

8. Express production of insulin causes:

   A. Hypoglycemia
   B. Hyperglycemia
   C. Diabetes mellitus
   D. Both a & b

9. Insulin and glucagon are examples of which of the following types of hormones:

   A. Protein
   B. Polypeptides
   C. Steroids
   D. Amino acids

10. The cell in islets of Langerhans associated with insulin production:

    A. Alpha cells
    B. Beta cells
    C. Pancreatic cells
    D. Both a & b