Deck 43: Insulin and Drugs Used in the Therapy of Diabetes Mellitus

Question 1

The incretins are a group of hormones that:

A) Increase the concentration of gastric inhibitory peptide
B) Stimulate the release of growth hormone
C) Stimulate pancreatic beta cells and inhibit pancreatic alpha cells
D) Are synthesized in the pituitary gland
E) Increase blood glucose levels

Answer 1

Stimulate pancreatic beta cells and inhibit pancreatic alpha cells

Question 2

The sulfonylurea class of medications:

A) Stimulates exocytosis of insulin-containing vesicles
B) Slows the hydrolysis of glucose in the plasma
C) Speeds potassium transport into insulin-containing cells
D) Are analogs of incretin hormones
E) Increases insulin sensitivity

Answer 2

Stimulates exocytosis of insulin-containing vesicles