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Extra Suger revision questions-Medicine., Quizzes of Medicine

The University of SheffieldMedicine

The document is a set of revision questions and answers for a medical course, likely focusing on endocrinology, reproductive biology, and renal physiology. It covers topics like insulin secretion, glucose regulation, adrenal gland function, and steroid hormone synthesis. It also delves into reproductive processes, such as oogenesis, the menstrual cycle, and micturition. The questions explore the roles of hormones like cortisol, ACTH, and growth hormone, as well as the anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy. This resource is ideal for students preparing for exams, offering a concise review of key concepts in endocrinology and reproductive systems.

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2024/2025

Available from 03/12/2025

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3/12/25, 5:08 PM about:blank Extra Suger revision questions Extra SUGER revision questions *** All Notes are taken from Lectures/online resources, while extra care is taken to ensure all information is correct; there may be mistakes!** 50 Q Describe the mechanism of insulin secretion from beta cells. A Glucose binds to beta cells (GLUT 2) > glucose is converted into glucose-6-phosphate, Glycolysis, Krebs and OP happens -> ADP is converted to ATP > ATP inactivates K+ channels, so they close close -> membrane depolarisation -> Ca2+ channels open -> Ca2+ influx -> Ca2+ binds to insulin secretory granules —> insulin release. st Q What is glucose converted into when it enters a beta cell? A Glucose-6-phosphate, 52 Q ‘What substance can tell you if high insulin levels are due to endogenous insulin production? How does it work? A The presence of C peptide. It connects alpha and beta chains to make PROINSULIN when it is cleaved - insulin will become active, and it circulate in the blood. So high blood active insulin = high C peptide 3 1/25