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How is insulin synthesized in humans?


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Insulin:

  1. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that controls the level of glucose in the bloodstream.
  2. In case of hyperglycemia, insulin stores glucose as glycogen in the liver, fat cells, and muscles.
  3. It controls the metabolism of carbohydrates along with fats and proteins.
  4. Insulin is synthesized by the beta cells of the pancreas.
  5. Insulin is made up of two chains A and B, and a connecting peptide in the middle known as the C peptide.
  6. Upon stimulation, insulin is secreted from the beta cell and diffuses into the blood.

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