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Explain how insulin contributes to homeostasis in humans. Use the following terms in your response: Hormone, glucose, pancreas,homeostasis,and feedback mechanism.

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Insulin lowers blood glucose by increasing glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue and by promoting glycolysis and glycogenesis in liver and muscle.

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