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Question
Which hormone primarily regulates blood glucose level by lowering it?
Options
AGlucagon
BInsulin Correct Answer
CCortisol
DAdrenaline
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B: Insulin
Rationale
Insulin, secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas, lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating cellular uptake of glucose, promoting glycogen synthesis in the liver and muscles, and inhibiting gluconeogenesis. Insulin deficiency or resistance leads to Diabetes Mellitus, characterized by hyperglycemia and metabolic disturbances.
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