RT Book, Section A1 Barrett, Kim E. A1 Barman, Susan M. A1 Brooks, Heddwen L. A1 Yuan, Jason X.-J. SR Print(0) ID 1159053827 T1 Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism T2 Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 26e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260122404 LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159053827 RD 2024/03/28 AB OBJECTIVESAfter studying this chapter, you should be able to:List the hormones that affect the plasma glucose concentration and briefly describe the action of each.Describe the structure of the pancreatic islets and name the hormones secreted by each of the cell types in the islets.Describe the structure of insulin and outline the steps involved in its biosynthesis and release into the bloodstream.List the consequences of insulin deficiency and explain how each of these abnormalities is produced.Describe insulin receptors, the way they mediate the effects of insulin, and the way they are regulated.Describe the types of glucose transporters found in the body and the function of each.List the major factors that affect the secretion of insulin.Describe the structure of glucagon and other physiologically active peptides produced from its precursor.List the physiologically significant effects of glucagon and the factors that regulate glucagon secretion.Describe the physiologic effects of somatostatin in the pancreas.Outline the mechanisms by which thyroid hormones, adrenal glucocorticoids, catecholamines, and growth hormone affect carbohydrate metabolism.Understand the major differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.