Which of the following is an action of insulin?

A) It increases the transfer of sugar from the stomach and small intestine to the bloodstream.
B) It increases the movement of sugar from the bloodstream to the cell.
C) It increases the circulating level of glucose in the blood.
D) It blocks the uptake of sugar by the body's cells.


Answer: B

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