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INSULIN
drspleen - 03-19-11 04:06
Which of the following induces insulin release from pancreatic β islet cells?
* A. β islet cell membrane detection of ↑ serum glucose
* B. ↓ plasma insulin levels
* C. Glucose binding to GLUT2 transporters
* D. ↑ β islet cell ATP production
* E. ↑ vasoactive intestinal polypeptide levels
drspleen - 03-19-11 04:06
Which of the following induces insulin release from pancreatic β islet cells?
* A. β islet cell membrane detection of ↑ serum glucose
* B. ↓ plasma insulin levels
* C. Glucose binding to GLUT2 transporters
* D. ↑ β islet cell ATP production
* E. ↑ vasoactive intestinal polypeptide levels
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: INSULIN sudha2015 - 03-19-11 10:00 Which of the following induces insulin release from pancreatic β islet cells?
* A. β islet cell membrane detection of ↑ serum glucose
* B. ↓ plasma insulin levels
* C. Glucose binding to GLUT2 transporters
* D. ↑ β islet cell ATP production
* E. ↑ vasoactive intestinal polypeptide levels
ans b
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Re: INSULIN babbu5508 - 03-19-11 12:27 My answer is: a.
islet cell membrane detection of serum glucose induces insulin release from pancreatic islet cells.............
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