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D. Pancreas
Insulin is a crucial hormone secreted by the Pancreas. Specifically, it is produced by the beta cells within the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. Insulin plays a vital role in regulating blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells for energy or storage.
- The Adrenal gland produces hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress response.
- The Pituitary gland is the 'master gland' that regulates many other endocrine glands but does not produce insulin.
- The Thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.
Dysfunction in insulin production or action leads to diabetes.