Question

question 77 (0.5 points)
which of the following is a function of glp-1 (glucagon - like peptide - 1) in the body
○ increases gastric emptying and promotes hunger
○ stimulates insulin release and decreases blood glucose levels
○ breaks down carbohydrates in the small intestine
○ inhibits insulin secretion and raises blood sugar levels

Explanation:

GLP - 1 (glucagon - like peptide - 1) is a hormone involved in glucose homeostasis. Its main functions include stimulating insulin release from the pancreas, which helps in decreasing blood glucose levels. It also slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety (not hunger). Breaking down carbohydrates in the small intestine is done by enzymes like amylase, not GLP - 1. Inhibiting insulin secretion and raising blood sugar levels is the function of glucagon, not GLP - 1. So the correct option is the one that says it stimulates insulin release and decreases blood glucose levels.

Answer:

B. Stimulates insulin release and decreases blood glucose levels (assuming the second option is labeled B; if the options were labeled differently, adjust the identifier accordingly, but based on the content, this is the correct description of GLP - 1's function)