Mention the two principal ways in which insulin acts. - Biology

Mention the two principal ways in which insulin acts.

Answer in Brief

Insulin promotes glucose uptake by body cells.
It stimulates the deposition of extra glucose (as glycogen) in the liver and muscles.

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Human Endocrine Glands - Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)

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Give the special function of the following:
Glucagon hormone

Name the hormone responsible for the following function:
Converting glycogen to glucose

Choose the correct answer:
Hormone secreted by islets of Langerhans.

Choose the correct answer:
Which hormone produces energy producing effect in the body?

Pancreas is a mixed gland in which:

Short answer question

State the site of production and function of Secretin, Gastrin, and Cholecystokinin.

Short answer question

Name the secretion of alpha, beta, and delta cells of islets of langerhans. Explain their role.

What is erythropoiesis? Which hormone stimulate it?

Write the exact location of the following glands:

Pancreas

Identify the gland with the help of following clue:

The gland is both a duct gland as well as a ductless gland.