Name the process/ term for the following statement
The hormone secreted by beta cells of islets of Langerhans

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Insulin
Beta cells of islets of langerhans secretes insulin.
The main function of insulin is to keep a check on the blood sugar levels by converting blood glucose into glycogen.
This glycogen is stored in liver and muscle cells and can be used later by the body.

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