What Is the Action of the Biguanide Class of Antidiabetic

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the action of the biguanide class of antidiabetic drugs that lowers blood glucose levels?

• A) Directly forcing beta cells to release more insulin
• B) Inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down insulin
• C) Preventing the breakdown of glycogen into glucose
• D) Increasing the person's need for glucose

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Definitions:

Local Regulator

A substance (often a small protein or peptide) that acts near its site of secretion to regulate cellular or physiological activities.

Peripheral Membrane Protein

A protein associated with one of the surfaces of a biological membrane. Compare with integral membrane protein.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell, allowing cells to respond to various stimuli.

Signaling Molecule

Chemicals that transport information between cells in the body to coordinate responses.