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Insulin. By: Matthew Byrne and Kaitlyn Castor. PANCREAS. Insulin is produced in the islets of langerhans , which are located on the pancreas. Peptide-Based. Pathway. Primary Uses secondary to communicate. Response. Insulin binds to receptors Cascade begins
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Insulin By: Matthew Byrne and Kaitlyn Castor
PANCREAS • Insulin is produced in the islets of langerhans, which are located on the pancreas.
Pathway • Primary • Uses secondary to communicate
Response • Insulin binds to receptors • Cascade begins • Results in activation of a complex • Glucose channel in membrane • Glucose enters cell • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkkK5lTmBYQ (2:10-4:30)
DIABETES Type One Type Two • Hereditary • No insulin • No treatment (insulin injections) • Lifestyle • Nonfunctional insulin • “Treatable” (diet and exercise)