Insulin Structure & Physiology
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Q. Sulfonylureas are a class of drugs that inhibit the ATP-sensitive K channel in beta cells. What effect would this drug have on insulin secretion?
a
Sulfonylureas depolarize beta cells and increase insulin secretion.
b
Sulfonylureas hyperpolarize beta cells and increase insulin secretion.
c
Sulfonylureas depolarize beta cells and decrease insulin secretion.
d
Sulfonylureas hyperpolarize beta cells and decrease insulin secretion.
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