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Insulin is a peptide hormone composed of two polypeptide chains, subunit A with 21 amino acids and subunit B with 30 amino acids, connected by two disulfide bridges that give it its tertiary structure. It is produced by beta cells in the pancreas and regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism by causing cells to absorb glucose from the blood and lowering blood sugar levels. In response to rising blood sugar after eating, the pancreas secretes insulin which stimulates cells to export secretory granules contai

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