USMLE

USMLE practice questions, page 13 of 25, with answer review and explanations.

Question 61

Insulin inhibits the release of _______.

  1. Glucagon
  2. ADH
  3. Beta cells
  4. Somatostatin

Question 62

Which of the following is caused by insulin release?

  1. Increased breakdown of fats
  2. Increase breakdown of proteins
  3. Decreased blood sugar
  4. Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney

Question 63

Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE

Question 64

As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited.

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE

Question 65

Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen.

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE