All of the following are characteristics of insulin except that:
a) it is a hormone.
b) prevents glucose from entering cells.
c) stimulates the synthesis of protein, fat, and glycogen.
d) is secreted by the pancreas.
Ans: b) prevents glucose from entering cells.
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