WBCS.LIVE practice question

In the human body, the hormone 'Insulin' is secreted by the:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Liver
  2. Thyroid
  3. Pituitary
  4. Pancreas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pancreas

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Pancreas šŸ“š Explanation: Insulin is a vital hormone produced by the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the Pancreas. Its primary function is to regulate the level of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream by facilitating its entry into the body's cells. A deficiency in insulin production or the body's inability to use it effectively leads to Diabetes Mellitus. Insulin acts as a key that "unlocks" cells to allow energy from food to be used or stored.