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What is the function of insulin in the body?
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Options:
  • A Decrease glucose levels in blood
  • B Increase glucose levels in blood
  • C Enhance glucose utilisation
  • D Decrease glucose utilisation
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The correct answer is: 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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