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What is the name of the hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar?
Answer
Insulin
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers blood glucose levels by allowing cells to take up glucose for energy or storage.
💡 Did you know?
When the body becomes resistant to insulin, it can lead to type 2 diabetes, affecting millions worldwide.
Other options people guess
- Glucagon
- Adrenaline
- Cortisol
Topics
- Medicine
- Endocrinology
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