EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin does more than simply lower blood glucose. Insulin is a storage hormone that promotes fat production and prevents fat from being broken down. In the liver, insulin allows for glucose to be made into glycogen. Glycogen is stored glucose that is broken down when the body needs energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -After you eat-when insulin levels are high-excess glucose is stored in the liver in the form of glycogen. Between meals-when insulin levels are low-the liver releases glycogen into the bloodstream in the form of glucose. This keeps blood sugar levels within a narrow range.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insulin allows the cells in the muscles, fat and liver to absorb glucose that is in the blood. The glucose serves as energy to these cells, or it can be converted into fat when needed. Insulin also affects other metabolic processes, such as the breakdown of fat or protein.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your pancreas is an organ that sits just behind your stomach. It releases insulin to control the level of glucose in your blood. Your body makes and releases insulin in a feedback loop based on your blood sugar level.

Detailed explanation-5: -Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas by special cells, called beta cells. The pancreas is below and behind the stomach. Insulin is needed to move blood sugar (glucose) into cells. Inside the cells, glucose is stored and later used for energy.