Insulin

• What organ produces the hormone insulin?

  Pancreas
• What cells in the pancreas produce insulin?

  Beta cells in the islets of Langerhans
• Why is insulin often referred to as the "Storage Hormone"?

  Because it allows the body to store glucose
• What are the two main functions of insulin in the body?

  1. Allows storage of glucose in the liver, 2) Allows glucose uptake into cells
• What is the main issue when the body cannot produce insulin or cannot effectively use insulin?

  The body cannot properly regulate blood glucose levels
• What is the function of insulin?

  Controls the level of glucose in the blood by regulating its production and storage
• What can happen when cells stop responding to insulin or the pancreas stops producing it?

  It leads to an imbalance between insulin and energy, which is the issue with diabetes
• What is the normal range for blood sugar levels?

  4-7
• What are the key factors involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels?

  • Insulin production by the pancreas
  • Insulin sensitivity of cells
  • Glucose production by the liver
  • Glucose uptake by cells
  • Regulation of these processes to maintain normal blood glucose levels