GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin is a hormone made by an organ located behind the stomach called the pancreas. There are specialised areas within the pancreas called islets of Langerhans (the term insulin comes from the Latin insula that means island).

Detailed explanation-2: -The function which was not performed by the insulin is to Initiate the conversion of glycogen to glucose.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main groups of insulins: Fast-acting, Intermediate-acting and Long-acting insulin.

Detailed explanation-4: -rapid-acting insulin. short-acting insulin. intermediate-acting insulin. mixed insulin. long-acting insulin.