MCAT Biology › Pancreas, Liver, and Kidney
Which hormone, released from delta cells in the pancreas, is responsible for inhibiting both insulin and glucagon release?
Which of the following might explain type I diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes?
Which of the following does NOT perform endocrine function?
What is the site of synthesis of glucagon?
Which of the following is not a function of the endocrine system?
Which of the following structures acts as both an exocrine and an endocrine gland?
Insulin is secreted from what endocrine structure?
Consider two hormones: hormone A and hormone B. Both hormones act on the collecting ducts of the kidneys. Hormone A increases the permeability of water in the collecting ducts, whereas hormone B increases sodium reabsorption in the collecting ducts. What can you conclude about these two hormones?
Which of the following is false regarding insulin and calcitonin?
I. Insulin functions to decrease glucose concentration in blood, whereas calcitonin functions to increase calcium concentration in blood
II. They are antagonistic hormones
III. Insulin and calcitonin can only act on cells near their respective glands
The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans secrete which of the following hormones?