Insulin directly affects the
A) secretion of saliva.
B) storage of proteins.
C) secretion of pancreatic juices.
D) metabolism of glucose.
E) utilization of fat reserves.

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Insulin directly affects the metabolism of glucose by promoting its uptake and utilization by cells. Insulin helps to regulate glucose levels in the blood by stimulating cells to absorb glucose, storing glucose as glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscles, and reducing the production of glucose by the liver.

Insulin Directly Affects the