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Insulin is produced by in human body.

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pancreas

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liver

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kidney

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The correct option is A pancreas
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps in sugar regulation within our body. Insulin regulates the glucose levels in our blood. The body uses certain amount of glucose after which the remaining is stored in the form of glycogen to which it is converted by insulin. Deficiency of insulin cause diabetes in human.

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