Insulin
Point 5 of 17 — Lesson 2: Adrenal Glands, The Pancreas and Reproductive GonadsQuestion bank: 8 questions (8 with pictures)
05 Insulin
It lowers blood glucose:
- It allows glucose and other monosaccharides (except fructose) to enter the cells through the membrane, where they are oxidised and used.
- It stimulates the cells to oxidise glucose in respiration.
- It stimulates the conversion of glucose into glycogen (in liver and muscles) and into fat (lipids) for storage.
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