Which of the Following Statements Is the Mechanism of Action

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the mechanism of action of nonsulfonylurea secretagogues such as repaglinide (Prandin) and nateglinide (Starlix) ?

• A)They are competitive,reversible inhibitors of GI tract enzymes: intestinal a-glucosidase and pancreatic á-amylase.
• B)They increase the insulin sensitivity of adipose tissue,skeletal muscle,and the liver.
• C)They increase hepatic and peripheral insulin sensitivity,resulting in decreased hepatic glucose production.
• D)They bind to adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive potassium channels on beta cells and increase insulin resistance.

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