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Question
What is the function of insulin hormone? What type of patients are given insulin injections?
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Solution
The function of insulin hormone is to lower the blood sugar level. Insulin controls the metabolism of sugar. Deficiency of insulin causes diabetes. Diabetic patients are treated by giving injections of insulin.
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