NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 19. Chemical coordination and integration
Which of the following represents the action of insulin ?
- A Increases blood glucose level by stimulating glucagon production.
- B Decreases blood glucose levels by forming glycogen.
- C Increases blood glucose levels by promoting cellular uptake of glucose.
- D Increases blood glucose levels by hydrolysis of glycogen.
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Correct Answer
(B) Decreases blood glucose levels by forming glycogen.
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(b) : Insulin is a peptide hormone, secreted by the \(\beta\) cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas, that promotes the uptake of glucose by body cells, particularly in the liver (hepatocytes) and muscles (adipocytes), and thereby controls its concentration in the blood.
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