hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
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insulin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | endocrine, hormone, hypoglycaemic agent, hypoglycemic agent, internal secretion |
| Has types | recombinant human insulin, humulin, lente iletin, lente insulin |
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Novo Nordisk, the world's biggest insulin manufacturer, is especially ambitious.
From the economist.com
By the following year, the mice's cells were producing normal levels of insulin.
From the orlandosentinel.com
While simple carbs interfere with insulin regulation, complex carbs are helpful.
From the courier-journal.com
Dorothy Hodgkin worked out the structure of penicillin, insulin and vitamin B12.
From the guardian.co.uk
Maybe they'll need extra insulin, so they can have what everyone else is having.
From the latimes.com
Insulin growth factor helps build lean muscles and aides recovery from workouts.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Furthermore, this group of patients is used to injections of insulin and Byetta.
From the latimes.com
Again, results showed that metabolic rate increased with an increase in insulin.
From the sciencedaily.com
Schamasch estimated the cost of a single CERA test at $250 and $200 for insulin.
From the usatoday.com
- Hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
- Insulin is a hormone that is central to regulating energy and glucose metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle.
- A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism
- The hormone that drives incoming nutrients into cells for storage. Excess insulin is the primary pillar of aging.
- A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Diabetics who take insulin derived from animals may have allergic reactions.
- Gets glucose out of the blood and into cells. Emitted by pancreas.
- A hormone secreted by the pancreas that stimulates the uptake of glucose by body cells. Insulin works antagonistically with glucagon to control blood sugar levels.
- A hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. The beta cells of the pancreas make insulin. When the body cannot make enough insulin, it is taken by injection or through use of an insulin pump.
- A protein pancreatic hormone that is essential especially for the metabolism of carbohydrates and is used in the treatment and control of diabetes mellitus.
