USMLE USMLE Exam
United States Medical Licensing Examination (Page 14 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Insulin inhibits the release of _______.

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

Answer(s): A



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

Answer(s): C



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

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE

Answer(s): B



As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited.

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE

Answer(s): B



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

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE

Answer(s): A






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