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Diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle disorders in India , which is successfully treated with insulin therapy which radius the blood glucose levels . Which of the following mechanism correctly shown the action of insulin in lowering blood glucose levels ?

A

It stimulates the breakdown of glycogen .

B

It stimulates the process of gluconeogenesis .

C

It acts on adipocytes and hepatocytes and increase cellular glucose uptake and utilization .

D

It reduces glucose uptake and utilization.

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To solve the question regarding the mechanism of insulin in lowering blood glucose levels, we need to analyze the options provided and understand how insulin functions in the body. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Insulin's Role**: Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas. Its primary function is to lower blood glucose levels. 2. **Mechanism of Action**: - **Target Cells**: Insulin primarily acts on liver cells (hepatocytes) and fat cells (adipocytes). - **Glucose Uptake**: Insulin facilitates the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into these cells. This process is crucial for reducing blood glucose levels. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1**: Stimulates the breakdown of glycogen - This is incorrect because insulin promotes glycogen synthesis rather than breakdown. - **Option 2**: Stimulates the process of gluconeogenesis - This is also incorrect as insulin inhibits gluconeogenesis (the production of glucose). - **Option 3**: Works on adipocytes and hepatocytes, increases the uptake of glucose - This is correct. Insulin enhances glucose uptake in these cells. - **Option 4**: Decreases the uptake of glucose - This is incorrect as insulin increases glucose uptake. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct mechanism that shows the action of insulin in lowering blood glucose levels is the third option: "works on adipocytes and hepatocytes and increases the uptake of glucose." ### Final Answer: The correct mechanism of action of insulin in lowering blood glucose levels is: **It works on adipocytes and hepatocytes and increases the uptake of glucose.**
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