A hormone made by the islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used by the body for energy.

A vertebrate hormone that lowers blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose by most body cells and the synthesis and storage of glycogen in the liver; also stimulates protein and fat synt [..]

A hormone created by the pancreas that helps to regulate the flow of glucose

1922 (earlier insuline, 1914), coined in English from Latin insula "island" (see isle and compare insula); so called because the hormone is secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancre [..]

A hormone made by the islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used by the body for energy.

A peptide hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that regulates the level of sugar in the blood. 23 Animation, 23 Bio

A hormone that causes the body's cells to take up glucose from the blood. (Diabetes is the loss of control of the body's levels of insulin.)

A protein hormone produced by the pancreas that has important effects in regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.

Hormone that is produced by the pancreas and regulates the body's energy sources, most notably the sugar glucose.

A hormone that the isles of Langerhans, located in the pancreas, secretes. Insulin regulates the amount of glycogen stored in the liver and helps in accelerating the oxidation of sugar.

Hormone that is produced by the pancreas and regulates the body’s energy sources, most notably the sugar glucose.

A hormone synthesized in islet cells of the pancreas that lowers glucose levels in the blood, by promoting the conversion of glucose into the storage material, glycogen. © Nature Education

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels and facilitates the conversion of food into energy. It also helps store sugar which is released when blood sugar levels are low or more energy is [..]

Insulin is a hormone that's secreted by your pancreas to help regulate blood-sugar level and promotes glycogen storage. Individuals with diabetes mellitus supplement insulin to make up for their [..]

Hormone secreted by patches of endocrine cells in the pancreas. Opposes any rise in blood glucose by suppressing breakdown of liver glycogen to blood glucose, and stimulating formation of muscle glycogen from blood glucose. Also has a role in protein synthesis. The actions of insulin are opposed by the hormones glucagon and adrenaline.

A protein hormone that regulates the use of glucose after a carbohydrate rich meal stimulating the degradation of glucose to extract energy and the storage of excess glucose in glycogen or metabolic conversion to fatty acids and cholesterol.

secretion in humans.

A hormone, released by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans, that lowers blood glucose. See Table 5.2. Compare glucagon.

A hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels. When blood glucose levels are high, insulin causes glucose to be stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

A hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of sugar in the blood.

one of many hormones that helps the body turn the food we eat into energy and helps store energy to be used later. People with diabetes mellitus, a condition in which the body does not make enough ins [..]

a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. The beta cells of the pancreas make insulin. When the body cannot make enough insulin, it is taken by injection or through use of an insulin pump.

(n) hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells

A hormone made by the pancreas that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

(n) a hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to an elevated level of glucose (blood sugar) in the blood resulting from the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates—including sugar in i [..]

Definition: A hormone that helps the body use glucose (sugar) for energy.

If someone has diabetes, he or she has trouble with a hormone called insulin. Insulin, which is made in the pancreas, lowers the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. It does this by helpin [..]

Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas which acts to decrease blood glucose (sugar).

A protein hormone produced in the β cells of the pancreas that stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells and with glucagon helps to regulate blood glucose levels (Figure 20-45). Insulin a [..]

a peptide hormone secreted by the β-cells of the pancreas required for normal glucose metabolism.

Insulin that has been modified to contain an Aspartic Acid instead of a Proline at position 38 of the B-chain.

An Insulin preparation that is designed to provide immediate and long term glycemic control in a single dosage. Biphasic Insulin typically contains a mixture of Regular Insulin or Short-Acting Insulin [..]

An Insulin, Zinc chloride preparation in the form of a suspension of crystals and amorphous material in a ratio of approximately 7:3. Typically, lente Insulin has a duration of activity that lasts bet [..]

Insulin formulations that contain substances that retard Absorption thus extending the Time period of action.

Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a Lysine at position 28 instead of a Proline and a Proline at position 29 instead of a Lysine.

An intermediate-acting Insulin preparation with onset Time of 2 hours and duration of 24 hours. It is produced by crystallizing Zinc-Insulin-Protamines at neutral pH 7. Thus it is called neutral prota [..]

Regular Insulin preparations that contain the Human Insulin peptide sequence.

Regular Insulin preparations that contain the Sus scrofa Insulin peptide sequence.

Insulin derivatives and preparations that are designed to induce a rapid HYPOGLYCEMIC EFFECT.

A 51-amino acid pancreatic Hormone that plays a major Role in the Regulation of Glucose Metabolism, directly by suppressing endogenous Glucose production (Glycogenolysis; Gluconeogenesis) and indirect [..]

A preparation of Insulin and Zinc chloride in the form of a crystalline suspension. Typically the duration of ultralente Insulin activity lasts between 18-30 hours after dosage.

A hormone that is secreted by the pancreas and controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy. Insulin stimulates cells to absorb and use glucose for energy. Without insulin, cells starve for energy and glucose builds up in the blood (hyperglycemia). Insulin also refers to the laboratory-made drug. See Rela [..]

A protein hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreas. Insulin plays a major role in the regulation of glucose metabolism, generally promoting the cellular utilization of glucose. It is also an imp [..]

A modified form of insulin that contains protamine and zinc. Isophane insulin is an intermediate-acting INSULIN with time of onset of 2 hours and duration of 24 hours.

Insulin formulation containing substance which delays or retards time period of the absorption of insulin.

A hormone secreted by the pancreas that is essential for digestion, especially that of carbohydrates. See also

A hormone produced by the pancreas which is necessary for glucose to be able to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy.

A hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

A hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans and functioning in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, especially the conversion of glucose to glycogen, which lowers the blood g [..]

A hormone produced by the pancreas which enables glucose to enter the cells of the body, where it is used for energy.

A hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. The beta cells of the pancreas make insulin. When the body cannot make enough insulin, insulin is usually given to dogs and cats by injection.

A hormone made by the islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used by the body for energy.

a hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates the level of blood sugar

A substance in the pancreas which regulates the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. If the body does not produce enough insulin, diabetes will develop.

A hormone produced in the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels.

a hormone produced by the β cells of the pancreas which stimulates cells to take up glucose, lowering the levels of glucose in the blood.

A hormone that helps the body use glucose (sugar) for energy.

A hormone that promotes the transfer of sugar into the body cells for energy production.

A peptide hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that regulates the level of sugar in the blood.

Insulin is one of the most important hormones in the human body. It controls how our bodies use and store carbohydrates and fat and directs liver, muscle and fat cells to grab excess glucose from the [..]

Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the pancreas (islets of Langerhans). Insulin is required by the cells of the body in order for them to remove and use glucose from the blood.

insulin (polypeptide hormone)

A hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas which is responsible for the control of glucose in the blood. Insulin can only be given by injection because the digestive juices destroy its action if taken by mouth.

  A chemical messenger (hormone) secreted by the pancreas to regulate the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. If the body does not produce enough insulin, diabetes will develop.

Insulin is a hormone that has extensive effects on metabolism and other body functions, such as vascular compliance. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from t [..]

A hormone made by the islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used by the body for energy.

A hormone in the body that helps move glucose (sugar) from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Insulin controls blood sugar levels.

Insulin is a polypeptide hormone produced in the pancreas. This hormone is released in a pulsatile manner and plays a key role in regulating the amount of glucose in the blood through its actions on carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.

Insulin (, from Latin insula, 'island') is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets; it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body. It regulates the metabolism [..]

Insulin is a protein hormone that is used as a medication to treat high blood glucose. This includes in diabetes mellitus type 1, diabetes mellitus type 2, gestational diabetes, and complications of d [..]