Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2016
Pancreas is known as a mixed gland. Endocrine functions include production of insulin by beta cells. This hormone affects metabolism of carbohydrates. What is its effect on the activity of glycogen phosphorylase (GP) and glycogen synthase (GS)?
Answer options
- It does not affect the activity of GP and GS
- It inhibits GP and activates GS
- It activates GP and inhibits GS
- It activates both GP and GS
- It inhibits both GP and GS
Correct answer
It inhibits GP and activates GS
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