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The given figure shows______

A

the major target sites and the metabolic actions of the anabolic homone secreted by the beta cells of heterocrine gland

B

the major target sites and the metabolic action of the hormone secreted by alpha cells of pancreas

C

the major target sites and the functions of the hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

D

the major target sites and the metabolic actions of the hormone secreted by the parafollicular C cells

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Beta cells of pancreas produce insulin. It promotes protein synthesis in tissue from amino acids and reduces catabolism of proteins. It increases the synthesis of fat in the adipose tissue from fatty acids and reduces the breakdown and oxidation of fat.
Insulin decreases the lvel of glucose in the blood it acts by increasing the rate at which glucose is transported out of the blood and into cells and by stimulating muscle cells to take up sugar from the blood and convert it to glycogen.
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