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Based on the laboratory excerpt below, which of the following conclusions would be made by the nurse?
Insulin
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.
Beta Cells
Pancreatic cells that secrete insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's ineffective use of insulin, often associated with obesity and lack of exercise.
Receptors
are protein molecules on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response by the cell.
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