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What is the function of insulin?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the beta- cells of Islets of Langerhans of pancreas.

Its function is to regulate blood sugar level in the body by decreasing it. If the sugar level of the blood increases, it is detected by the pancreatic cells and it releases insulin.

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User Vishal K
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Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas (gut) .

Function:

Insulin regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. The lack of insulin causes a form of diabetes.

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