Question

Insulin stimulates cellular glucose uptake, its utilization, and glycolysis resulting in _______.

• A. Hypoglycemia
• B. Hyperglycemia
• C. Hypo or hyperglycemia depending on the necessity of the body
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Hypoglycemia

The pancreas is a mixed gland that acts as both an exocrine and an endocrine gland. The endocrine part of the pancreas has about 1 to 2 million Islets of Langerhans. The two main types of cells in the Islet of Langerhans are called α-cells and β-cells. The α-cells secrete a hormone called glucagon, while the β-cells secrete insulin. Insulin stimulates cellular glucose uptake, its utilization, and glycogenesis resulting in Hypoglycemia(Low blood sugar).

• So, the correct option is 'Hypoglycemia'.