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Insulin is...

Insulin is

A

vitamin

B

lipid

C

hormone

D

enzyme

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The correct Answer is:
C
Insulin is earliest known hormone. It is also called hypoglycemic or antidiabetic factor, as it decreases glucose level in blood and prevents occurrence of diabetes. It is secreted by `beta-` cells of the islets of Langerhans.
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