NEET 2016
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2016
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Chemical Coordination and Integration
NEET 2016 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes and...
Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation.
Options
- AInsulin
- BGlucagon
- CSecretin
- DGastrin
Correct answer
A. Insulin
Step-by-step solution
Insulin is a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation decreasing the blood glucose level.