Insulin is a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation decreasing the blood glucose level.
NEET UG 2016 — Zoology Chemical Coordination and Integration
Name a peptide hormone which acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation.
Held on 30 Apr 2016 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Insulin
Glucagon
Secretin
Gastrin
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