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Physiology Endocrinology 5093537c

Through which of the following does glucose mediated insulin release occur?

A
ATP sensitive K+ channels
B
cAMP
C
Carrier mediated
D
Receptor phosphorylation
High-Yield Explanation
Glucose-mediated insulin release occurs through ATP sensitive K+ channels. Increased blood glucose concentration is the primary controller of insulin secretion. Inside the beta cells, glucose is conveed to glucose-6-phosphate and later ATP is generated. This ATP closes ATP sensitive potassium channels, leading to rise in K+ and depolarisation. This in turn causes opening of voltage gated Ca2+ channels and influx of Ca+. This ultimately leads to secretion of insulin exocytosis. Ref: Guyton and Hall 13th edition Pgno: 990

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