Step 1: Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas (Islets of Langerhans).
Step 2: It lowers blood glucose by promoting uptake of glucose into cells and stimulating glycogen formation in the liver. \[ \boxed{\text{Insulin lowers blood sugar levels.}} \]
List I | List II |
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A. Heart | III. Atrial natriuretic factor |
B. Kidney | I. Erythropoietin |
C. Gastrointestinal Tract | IV. Secretnin |
D. Adrenal Cortex | II. Aldosterone |