Question

Since insulin released from the pancreas is carried in the bloodstream to distant target cells, like muscle cells, it is considered to be a(n)a) local hormone.b) circulating hormone.c) paracrine.d) autocrine.e) neurotransmitter.

Answer 1

Since insulin released from the pancreas is carried in the loodstream to distant target cells, like muscle cells, it is consideret to be a:

b) circulating hormone, because its action doesn't take place in the pancreas or the neighboring cells, but in the distant target ones.