Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization.

Gastrin

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Secretin

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Solution

The correct option is B Insulin
Insulin is the peptide hormone which enhances the uptake of glucose molecules by acting on liver cells (hepatocytes) and fat cells, (adipocytes) for its cellular utilisation. Such activities of insulin brings down the level of glucose in the blood.

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