Question

Insulin A) is released during fasting periods, such as between meals. B) increases blood glucose levels after meals. C) stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy. D) helps glucose enter cells.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is D) helps glucose enter cells.

Explanation:

Insulin is a hormone that is released by the beta cells of the pancreas. It is released when the glucose level in the blood gets increase from its normal level.  

Insulin helps in reducing the blood glucose level by making the blood glucose to enter the cells so that the blood sugar level gets to normal level and cells can get energy. Insulin also helps in storing glucose in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles. Glucagon is the hormone that works antagonistic to insulin.