A patient newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes asks a nurse, "How does insulin normally work in my body?" The nurse should base his or her response on which understanding of the mechanism of insulin?
A. It promotes the passage of glucose into cells.
B. It stimulates the pancreas to reabsorb glucose.
C. It stimulates the liver to convert glycogen to glucose.
D. It promotes the synthesis of amino acids into glucose.
Answer: A. It promotes the passage of glucose into cells.
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