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What is the function of insulin in the body?
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Decrease glucose levels in blood
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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