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Interpretation: To determine the effect that insulin has on the blood-glucose level.
Concept introduction: Hormones are the special chemical messengers that are produced by glands in the living organisms. Hormones are responsible for the regulation of psychological activities and behavioral activities, such as
Glucose is a monosaccharide with the molecular formula
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