The hormone insulin, which is produced by the cells of the pancreas, is released into the surrounding extracellular fluid by an energy-requiring process called _____

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Insulin is released by exocytosis, which is a process where secretory vesicles fuse with the plasma membrane and release their contents into the extracellular fluid. This process requires energy in the form of ATP.

The Hormone Insulin, Which Is Produced by the Cells of the Pancreas