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Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization.

  1. A
    Gastrin
  2. B
    Insulin
  3. C
    Glucagon
  4. D
    Secretin

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Insulin is a peptide hormone that lowers blood glucose levels by acting on hepatocytes (liver cells) and adipocytes (fat cells) to increase glucose uptake and utilization.

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Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes, adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilization.
A
Gastrin
B
Insulin
C
Glucagon
D
Secretin

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