Question

What is meant by 'insulin' and 'metabolism of sugar'?

Answer 1

Insulin is produced by beta cells of the pancreas, and is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, skeletal muscles and fat tissue to absorb glucose from the blood. In the liver and skeletal muscles, glucose is stored as glycogen, and in fat cells (adipocytes) it is stored as triglycerides.​

Metabolism of Sugar is the process by which energy contained in the foods that we eat is made available as fuel for the body. The body's cells can use glucose directly for energy, and most cells can also use fatty acids for energy.