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describe the role of insulin in human body

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Insulin is a hormone secreted by pancreas which maintains the blood glucose level. If excess of glucose is present, insulin sends signals to liver, so that it can uptake excess glucose and store it in the form of glycogen. A decrease in secretion of insulin is associated with diabetes.

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