Which of the following human insulin preparations is used to mimic endogenous basal insulin secretion during the day?

a. NPH
b. regular
c. insulin lispro
d. insulin aspart


a. NPH, an intermediate-acting human insulin, has a longer duration of action than rapid-acting insulin and is injected once or twice daily trying to mimic endogenous basal insulin release throughout the day.

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