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John Macleod’s Nobel Prize-winning work involved which hormone?

  • Adrenaline

  • Thyroxine

  • Glucagon

  • Insulin

Answer

Insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels, was the focus of John Macleod's Nobel Prize-winning research. This hormone, produced by the pancreas, plays a crucial role in facilitating the entry of glucose from the bloodstream into body cells, thereby maintaining glucose homeostasis. Macleod's groundbreaking work advanced our understanding of insulin's function and paved the way for the development of effective treatments for diabetes.
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