Sulfonylureas act by:
Correct Answer: Increasing insulin secretion from pancreas
Description: Ans. (D) Increasing insulin secretion from pancreas(Ref: KDT 8/e p294)Sulfonylureas stimulate the release of insulin by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans by blocking K+ channels. Glucagon secretion is also reduced by sulfonylureas, but it is a minor action.
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