Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. It is released when glucose levels increase above normal. Based on the concept of negative feedback, what effect will insulin have on blood glucose levels?
A) It will decrease them.
B) Insulin will not affect glucose levels.
C) It will increase them.
D) It makes them go both up and down.
E) Insulin does not regulate blood glucose levels.

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Insulin helps to lower blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, thus acting as a key component in the negative feedback mechanism that maintains blood glucose homeostasis.

Insulin Is a Hormone That Regulates Blood Glucose Levels