Glucagon

Obesity remains the number one leading factor associated with Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes, previously identified as adult-onset diabetes, affects the way one metabolizes glucose; a crucial energy source for the body. An increase or decrease in insulin production also results from Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin resistance occurs when the body does not use insulin properly. According to the Center for Disease Control, Type 2 Diabetes accounts for ninety to ninety-five percent of diabetic cases;…

Glycogenolysis regulates hormonally blood sugar levels through glucagon and insulin. Epinephrine regulates glycogenolysis in the fight-or-flight response. Epinephrine can causes a rapid increase in blood glucose concentration. A majorly common disease having to do with epinephrine and blood glucose levels is hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is abnormal high blood glucose/sugar levels. Increased epinephrine induced hyperglycemia has elevated levels of glucagon and cortisol in the body. This increased…

The results of the experiment showed a significant change in plasma glucose and serum cortisol concentrations of the sheep that were administered insulin which validates the hypothesis of the experiment. Glucose does not readily penetrate cell membranes as cell membranes are composed of phospholipids and glucose is hydrophilic and lipophobic due to the hydroxyl groups (Klein, 2013). Insulin, the major hormone that controls plasma glucose concentrations, increases the permeability of the liver,…

(400 words) Blood glucose levels are regulated within a narrow range (typically 70mg/dl-110mg/dl) via the endocrine system. Whilst tight regulation is achieved mainly by insulin and glucagon hormones secreted by the pancreas, other hormones including somatostatin, epinephrine, cortisol, adrenocorticotrophic hormone and also T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine) hormones from the thyroid gland also play a role. Regular uncontrolled…

Lactate passes through blood into the liver where it gets re-oxidized to pyruvate via the reversible enzymatic activity of lactate dehydrogenase. Gluconeogenesis stimulated by glucagon then allows for pyruvate to be converted to glucose, which subsequently gets transported back to the muscle for glycolysis or glycogen synthesis depending on its energy need. An important aspect of the cycle is that the compartmentalization of glycolysis…

What Is Pancreatitis? The Pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach and beside the small intestine. It mainly has two main functions. The first function is the endocrine function which is the production of hormones called insulin and glucagon that is released into the bloodstream. Insulin lowers blood glucose concentrations,…

The endocrine system is one of the major systems in the body, it is one of the two systems established for regulating the body to achieve homeostasis. This system plays a role in long distance intercellular communication, coordination, and homeostasis control (Rice University-Open Stax, 2016). It is made up of a collection of glands which produce hormones, regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood, in addition to a plethora of other…

Basic / structure nervous system (2) What lobe of the brain is associated with the processing and interpreting of visual stimuli? Answer Choices: A. Frontal lobe B. Occipital lobe C. Parietal lobe D. Temporal lobe Explanation: The occipital lobe is the primary visual processing center. It receives visual input from the retina and interpret the signal into a recognizable image. While the parietal lobe and temporal lobe are also involved in visual perception, their main role differ. The…

7 Some factors that cause diabetes type 2 is genetic susceptibility, obesity and physical inactivity, insulin, abnormal glucose production by liver, the roles of insulin and glucagon in normal blood glucose regulation, metabolic syndrome and beta cell dysfunction.7 Having genetic susceptibility like having certain genes or combination of genes may increase you to have diabetes type 2. Obesity and physical inactivity as being…

Taking care of your body is a necessity that requires a daily basis commitment. Dieting is known as the “only way” to become healthy, but simply eating wiser food choices that still satisfy your stomach is certainly an option. Read carefully Mitchell, as I am going to inform and caution you to become aware of the composition of the food that you are consuming and how it affects your body. After reading my helpful tips, you will be more acquainted with the different carbon compounds and how they…