Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Insulin is a hormone that is essentially a protein. It is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas. The insulin secretion controls the sugar level in the blood.

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