Pathophysiology - Nursing 115: Test 2 Liberty University practice Review Study Questions.

Pathophysiology - Nursing 115: Test 2 Liberty University practice Review Study Questions. Pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER - Alpha Cells: Glucagon - Beta Cells: Insulin, Amylin - Delta Cells: Somatostatin - F Cells: Pancreatic Polypeptides Tissue Types and Functions of the Pancreas - CORRECT ANSWER - The Acini: Secrete digestive juices into the duodenum - The Islets of Langerhans: Secretes hormones into the blood Control of Insulin Secretion - CORRECT ANSWER - Response to Elevated Blood Glucose - Glucose Transported - Glucagon Actions of Insulin and Glucagon on Glucose - CORRECT ANSWER - Insulin 1) Increases glucose transport into skeletal muscle and adipose tissue 2) Increases glycogen synthesis 3) Decreases gluconeogenesis - Glucagon 1) Promotes glycogen breakdown 2) Increases gluconeogenesis Actions of Insulin on Protein - CORRECT ANSWER - Increases active transport of amino acids into cells - Increases protein synthesis - Decrease protein breakdown + Better use of glucose and fatty acids as fuel Actions of Glucagon on Protein - CORRECT ANSWER - Increases transport of amino acids into hepatic cells - Increases breakdown of proteins into amino acids for use of gluconeogenesis - Increases the conversion of amino acids into glucose precursors Hormones Affecting Blood Glucose: Catecholamines - CORRECT ANSWER - Epinephrine and norepinephrine - Help to maintain blood glucose levels during periods of stress