Biology PYQ 224 of 399 · Endocrine System & Hormones

In the human system, insulin controls the metabolism of :

  1. AFats
  2. BCarbohydrates
  3. CProteins
  4. DNucleic acids
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

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Correct answer: (b) Carbohydrates

Explanation

Insulin, a protein hormone from the pancreas, regulates carbohydrate metabolism: it lowers blood glucose by helping cells take up glucose and by turning glucose into glycogen in the liver and muscles.

Too little insulin causes diabetes mellitus.

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