This video imparts knowledge about an important pancreatic hormone-insulin. It sheds light on its release stimulus, receptors, synthesis, mechanism of action and its effects on effector cells. The prime targets of this hormone are the liver cells, muscle cells and adipose tissue. timeline: 0:07 Introduction of insulin 4:03 synthesis of insulin (mechanism) 7:55 hyperglycemia 13:17 effect of insulin on liver 17:21 effect on skeletal muscles 24:00 effect on adipose tiisues 27:28 review