Which of the following statements regarding insulin is correct?

A) Insulin stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose.
B) An increase in insulin levels causes an increase in blood glucose.
C) Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that performs exocrine functions.
D) Insulin is the only hormone that decreases blood glucose levels.


Answer: D) Insulin is the only hormone that decreases blood glucose levels.

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