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UNE BioChem 1005 Final Exam 2024/2025 Questions with Complete Solutions Somatostatin reduces the secretion of both glucagon and insulin through which of the following mechanisms? a. Somatostatin activates an activator G-protein b. Somatostatin activates MAPK cascade c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein d. Somatostatin uses Ca+2 as a downstream signal - Correct Answer c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein Insulin mediated glucose uptake by muscle and adipose ti...

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Approximately what percentage of a cell's mass is comprised of water? - Answer- 80 A thin polar membrane made of pairs of lipid molecules, is known as a(n) - Answer- lipid bilayer Epithelial cells can be classified as squamous, cuboidal, or - Answer- cubodial Tendons and ligaments are made of - Answer- dense regular connective tissue The three types of muscle found in the human body are: cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle, and - Answer- smooth muscle How many organ systems are in th...

What is the hormone that lowers blood glucose?* A. Glucocorticoids B. Glucagon C. Somatostatin D. Insulin - Precise Answer D. Insulin What is the precursor for serotonin? Tryptophan Tyrosine Niacin Threonine - Precise Answer Tryptophan Which of the following can be caused by not washing your hands, found in reheated foods, and cannot be destroyed by cooking? a. Listeria Monocytogenes b. Staphylococcus Aureus

Exam 1: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nutrition | Guide with Questions and Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Macronutrient End products Carbohydrates- Glucose, fructose, and galactose (monosaccharides) Fats- Fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, and glycerol Proteins- Amino acids, dipeptides Q: Digestion- Chemical Answer: Mouth- *Salivary amylase *Saliva *Mucous Stomach- *Hydrochloric acid *Mucus *Enzymes Small Intestines- *...

what are the four major iselet cell types and their functions? - Answer-- beta cells = secrete insulin (60%) - alpha cells = secrete glucagon (30%) - delta cells = secrete somatostatin (10%) - pancreatic polypeptide secreting cell (1%) what is the effect of alpha cells (glucagon) on other islet cells? - Answer-it stimulates beta cells (insulin) and delta cells (somatostatin) what is the effect of delta cells (somatostatin) on other islet cells? - Answer-it inhibits beta cells (ins...

Somatostatin reduces the secretion of both glucagon and insulin through which of the following mechanisms? a. Somatostatin activates an activator G-protein b. Somatostatin activates MAPK cascade c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein d. Somatostatin uses Ca+2 as a downstream signal - Answer c. Somatostatin activates an inhibitory G-protein Insulin mediated glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue is a result of which of the following mechanisms? a. Translocation of GLUT 4 ...

NURS 6501 Midterm Exam LATEST WALDEN UNIVERSITY 2022 • Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells? Selected Answer: Platelets • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring....

Examine the production and action of hormones produced by the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands. a. Thyroid:  Regulated by TSH  Low thyroid hormone level  release of thyroid-releasing factor release of TSH  release of more T3 and T4  T3 and T4:  Increase metabolism  Affect RR and oxygen utilization  Regulates body heat production  Conditions may cause heart failure  Possible to have been in thyroid failure x3 months before symptoms occur d/t stora...

PHYS 506 Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine (Pancreatic Islet Cells) MCQs Answers 2023/24 Pancreatic Islet Cells 186. A patient presents with Whipple triad, including plasma glucose < 60 mg/dL, symptomatic hypoglycemia, and improvement of symptoms with administration of glucose. CT of the abdomen is suggestive of islet cell carcinoma. Which of the following best describes the islets of Langerhans? (A) They are found primarily in the head of the pancreas. (B) They constitute approximately...