human body






 

Question by  Sharath (15)

Is insulin a hormone?

How does it work?

 
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Answer by  cindy (1484)

Insulin is a peptide hormone. Insulin is able to initiate its effects by binding with insulin receptors on cells in the body.

 
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Answer by  jmrdflcarpenter (515)

No. Insulin is something that is used for people who have diabetes, it somehow helps regulate the sugar that inside your body. You usually have to inject it into your body.

 
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