Insulin is important for maintaining healthy body cells because its release helps
A) neurotransmitters to exit the cells.
B) glucose to enter the cells.
C) mitochondria to maintain cell temperature.
D) glycogen to exit the cells.

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Insulin helps glucose to enter the cells and be used for energy. Without insulin, glucose stays in the bloodstream, leading to high blood sugar levels and potential health problems like diabetes. Insulin does not affect the release of neurotransmitters, help mitochondria maintain cell temperature, or affect the exit of glycogen from cells.

Insulin Is Important for Maintaining Healthy Body Cells Because Its