Which of the following statements regarding the function of insulin is correct?
A) It stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream.
B) It promotes the entry of glucose from the cells into the bloodstream.
C) It facilitates the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells.
D) It causes the pancreas to produce glucose based on the body's demand.
Answer: C) It facilitates the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells.
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