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Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.2
How does insulin function within the endocrine system?
Insulin slows down digestive processes allowing time for nutrients absorption from food intake.
Insulin stimulates breakdown of proteins in muscles when food intake is low for generation of energy through gluconeogenesis process.
Insulin lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating glucose absorption into cells for energy use or storage.
Insulin raises blood sugar levels as a response to physical stressors.
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