Which pancreatic hormone stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells?
A) insulin
B) glucagon
C) estradiol
D) epinephrine
E) cortisol

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Insulin is secreted by the pancreas when the blood glucose levels are high, causing cells to increase their uptake of glucose. Glucagon is produced by the pancreas and it stimulates the liver to break down glycogen to glucose. Estradiol is produced by the adrenal cortex. Epinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex.

Which Pancreatic Hormone Stimulates the Uptake of Glucose by Cells