Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)is a hormone peptide secreted by intestinal L cells.It is secreted in response to the nutrient detection in the small intestine.The resulting physiological response is the lowering of blood glucose levels.Which of the following is a potential mechanism for how GLP-1 causes this physiological response?
A) stimulation of glucagon release
B) stimulation of insulin release by pancreatic Cells
C) increase in the apoptosis rate of pancreatic Cells
D) downregulation of GLUT4

Question

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)is a hormone peptide secreted by intestinal L cells.It is secreted in response to the nutrient detection in the small intestine.The resulting physiological response is the lowering of blood glucose levels.Which of the following is a potential mechanism for how GLP-1 causes this physiological response?
A) stimulation of glucagon release 
B) stimulation of insulin release by pancreatic Cells 
C) increase in the apoptosis rate of pancreatic Cells 
D) downregulation of GLUT4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

GLP-1 stimulates insulin release by pancreatic cells, which promotes the uptake and utilization of glucose by peripheral tissues, resulting in the lowering of blood glucose levels.

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1)is a Hormone Peptide Secreted by Intestinal L