Practice - Pancreas
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of the pancreas?
💡 Hint: Think about its dual role.
Name the two main hormones produced by the pancreas.
💡 Hint: Recall the function of each hormone.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What hormone is produced by the α-cells of the pancreas?
💡 Hint: Remember what each type of cell does.
True or False: Insulin raises blood glucose levels.
💡 Hint: Think about insulin's role in blood sugar regulation.
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Challenge Problems
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If a patient has chronically high levels of glucagon, what might this indicate about their blood glucose levels and general health conditions? Discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Consider how hormones respond to changes in blood glucose.
Explain how a lack of insulin could lead to muscle wasting in a diabetic patient. What metabolic processes are affected?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of not utilizing glucose effectively.
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