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Which statement best describes both insulin and glucagon? They both provide structural support, but only insulin is a carbohydrate. They both store energy, but only glucagon is a carbohydrate. They are both hormones that regulate blood-sugar levels. They are both hormones that help fight disease.

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They are both hormones that regulate blood-sugar levels

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They are both hormones that regulate blood-sugar levels

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Insulin is a hormone that controls the blood glucose level. It released in the blood stream when the glucose level increases after eating food. It is produces by pancreas, insulin helps the glucose to enter the body's cells where it can either be stored for future use or can be used for energy.

Glcogen is produced by alpha cells of pancreas, it is a peptide hormone. Its main function is to raise the concentration of fatty acids and glucose in the bloodstream. It is one of the main catabolic hormone of the body

As per the above mentioned statements, the option 'They are both hormones that regulate blood-sugar levels' is the correct answer.

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