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.Which statement about the hormone insulin is correct?

O It directly helps the body to deal with stress.
O It causes body temperature to decrease.
O It lowers the amount of glucose in the blood.
O It acts on the kidney, telling it to absorb more water.

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Answer: It lowers the amount of glucose in the blood.

Step-by-step explanation:

im type 1 diabetic The main function of insulin is to remove excess glucose from the blood

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose from the blood into liver, fat and skeletal muscle cells

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