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NDA 2022 GAT · General Knowledge · Human Physiology · easy

Insulin is secreted by the pancreas. 2. Insulin lowers the level of glucose in the blood.

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Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas.
2. Insulin lowers the level of glucose in the blood.
  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas; statement 1 is correct. It helps cells take up glucose and promotes storage as glycogen, lowering blood sugar; statement 2 is correct. Deficiency of insulin causes diabetes mellitus.
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