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

NEET UG 2016 — Zoology Chemical Coordination and Integration

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

Official previous-year question

Held on 30 Apr 2016 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    Insulin

  2. B

    Glucagon

  3. C

    Secretin

  4. D

    Gastrin

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