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Chemically hormones are categorised as peptide hormones, steroids, non-peptide hormones, amines etc. According to you, in which categories glucagon and insulin hormones can be placed? Name the cells on which glucagon and insulin show their influence.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 16 Jul, 2014, 07:53: AM
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Glucagon and insulin are peptide hormones.

Glucagon acts on hepatocytes, while insulin acts on hepatocytes and adipocytes.

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