EBK LIFE: THE SCIENCE OF BIOLOGY
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Author: Sadava
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Chapter 40.4, Problem 3R
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The role of insulin in controlling the glucose uptake by cells.
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Insulin is a very important hormone produced by the pancreas in the body. It helps in maintaining an optimum level of glucose levels in the blood. The increase or decrease in the glucose levels is harmful to the body. Lack of insulin affects the blood glucose level and causes diabetes in the individual.
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