Question

drag each drug classification to the description of how it works.
description
stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin
decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue
decreases hepatic glucose output and increases insulin sensitivity in muscles
mimics action of gip and glp-1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion
delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals
increases insulin production and improves insulin activity
drug class
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
incretin therapies
second-generation sulfonylureas
biguanides
meglitinides
thiazolidinediones

Explanation:

1. Second - Generation Sulfonylureas: These drugs work by stimulating the beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin. So "Stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin" matches with "Second - Generation Sulfonylureas".
2. Thiazolidinediones: They act by decreasing insulin resistance and increasing insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. So "Decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue" matches with "Thiazolidinediones".
3. Biguanides: Their mechanism includes decreasing hepatic glucose output and increasing insulin sensitivity in muscles. So "Decreases hepatic glucose output and increases insulin sensitivity in muscles" matches with "Biguanides".
4. Incretin Therapies: These mimic the action of GIP and GLP - 1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion. So "Mimics action of GIP and GLP - 1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion" matches with "Incretin Therapies".
5. Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors: They delay the digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals. So "Delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals" matches with "Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors".
6. Meglitinides: They increase insulin production and improve insulin activity. So "Increases insulin production and improves insulin activity" matches with "Meglitinides".

Answer:

• "Stimulates beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin" - Second - Generation Sulfonylureas
• "Decreases insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle, liver and adipose tissue" - Thiazolidinediones
• "Decreases hepatic glucose output and increases insulin sensitivity in muscles" - Biguanides
• "Mimics action of GIP and GLP - 1 hormones by suppressing the release of glucagon and stimulating insulin secretion" - Incretin Therapies
• "Delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and glucose absorption, reducing blood glucose spikes after meals" - Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors
• "Increases insulin production and improves insulin activity" - Meglitinides