Glucagon counteracts this hormone, and increased concentrations of this hormone result in the activation of proteins that transport glucose over cell membranes.
This substance inhibits the conversion of triglycerides to fatty acids in adipose tissue, and commercial forms of this substance include Actrapid ["act rapid"]. Along with amylin, this hormone is produced in the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, which are found on the pancreas. Glucagon counteracts this hormone, and increased concentrations of this hormone result in the activation of proteins that transport glucose over cell membranes. For 10 points, name this hormone which is lacking in people with diabetes.
This substance inhibits the conversion of triglycerides to fatty acids in adipose tissue, and commercial forms of this substance include Actrapid ["act rapid"].
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