Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true?
A) Insulin reduces blood sugar levels.
B) Insulin stimulates the cells of the body to take in glucose from the bloodstream.
C) Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.
D) Insulin is most active after you have eaten a meal.
C) Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.
Insulin is secreted by the beta, not alpha, cells of the pancreas. The other
statements are true.
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