This hormone stimulates glucose uptake, storage of glycogen, and storage of fat in muscle and adipose tissue. It also stimulates uptake of amino acids and protein synthesis in many cells.
a. thyroxine
b. cortisol
c. insulin
d. glucagon
e. GH
Answer: c. insulin
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