Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 27, Problem 5P
Interpretation Introduction
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The cause of type 1 diabetes is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Insulin is a type of anabolic hormone which is produced and secreted by islets cells of the pancreas. The main function of insulin is to control the blood glucose level in the body. It prevents the high glucose level (hyperglycemia) and low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia).
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