Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Insulin is a type of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Hormone

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hormone”.
It's a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin works by allowing glucose, a type of sugar, to enter the body's cells for energy.

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