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Antagonistic Action of Insulin and Glucagon on Blood Glucose

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Question 36.2

A sample of urine was diagnosed to contain high content of glucose and ketone bodies. Based on this observation, answer the following

Name the cells on which this hormone acts

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Insulin hormone mainly acts on hepatocytes (liver cells) and adipocytes (cells of adipose tissue) and enhances cellular glucose up take and utilisation.

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