Which hormone induces its target cells to take up glucose, thereby lowering blood glucose levels?

A.   Pancreatic polypeptide
B.   Somatostatin
C.   Glucagon
D.   Insulin
E.   Somatotropin


D.   Insulin

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Where does blood cell formation typically occur in a bone?

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