Insulin and Its Mode of Action

Q. Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation.

1. Insulin
2. Glucagon
3. Aldosterone
4. Adrenaline

Q. Insulin is a

1. vitamin
2. lipid
3. hormone
4. enzyme

Q.

A person is undergoing prolonged fasting. His urine will be found to contain abnormal quantities of

1. Fats

2. Aminoacids

3. Ketones

4. Glucose

Q. Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization.

1. Gastrin
2. Insulin
3. Glucagon
4. Secretin