Which of the following is the primary target organ for the hormone insulin? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the primary target organ for the hormone insulin?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Brain
D. Kidney
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Insulin acts primarily on liver, muscle, and adipose tissue. The liver is a key target where insulin promotes glycogenesis (glucose to glycogen), glycolysis, and lipogenesis, and inhibits gluconeogenesis, lowering blood glucose. Muscle and adipose tissue also respond. Brain takes up glucose independently of insulin via GLUT1 transporters. Thus liver is a principal target.

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