The pancreas produces tiny amounts of insulin 24 hours a day. This small amount of insulin keeps glucose levels stable between meals and during sleep. This tiny continuous production of insulin is called: a) Basal insulin b) Bolus insulin

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Q: List the overall responses of muscle, adipose tissue, and liver to insulin?

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Q: Write down the biosynthesis and metabolic effects of insulin?

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