The primary action of insulin is to

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The primary action of insulin is to stimulate transporters to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell. This lowers blood glucose concentration and allows glucose to be used as a source of energy or stored for later use. Insulin does not increase blood glucose concentration or metabolize glucose to energy. While insulin does stimulate cells to carry glucose into the liver for storage, this is not its primary action.

The Primary Action of Insulin Is to