Under hyperglycemic conditions, the insulin hormone released by the beta cells of the pancreas act by

Increasing the glucose uptake by cells

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Decreasing the blood glucose level

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Increasing the blood sugar level

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats by promoting the uptake of glucose from the blood to skeletal muscles and fat tissue. Hence, it promotes the uptake of glucose by the cells and decreases the blood sugar level.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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What happens when beta cells of the pancreas release insulin into the blood?

Name the following :

(a) The three hormones produced by pancreas.

(b) The hormone produced by adrenal medulla.

(d) The hormone secreted by β (beta) cells of the islets of Langerhans.

(e) The hormone which increases blood pressure.

(f) The hormone causing more urine formation.

(g) The hormone which stimulates the entire sympathetic nervous system.

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