Chemistry For Today: General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Loose-leaf Version
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Author: Spencer L. Seager
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 23, Problem 23.87E
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Interpretation:
The gland in which insulin is produced is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Insulin is a polypeptide hormone. It is an important regulatory hormone which is responsible for the regulation of sugar level in blood. The deficiency of insulin in the body causes diabetes.
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