What is the function of insulin in the body?

What is the function of insulin in the body?
  1. Decrease glucose levels in blood
  2. Increase glucose levels in blood
  3. Enhance glucose utilisation
  4. Decrease glucose utilisation

Solution

Insulin acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes, and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation. As a result, there is a rapid movement of glucose from blood to these cells, resulting in decreased blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia).

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