A 45-year-old man comes with complaints of lethargy, confusion, a fainting episode 2 hours ago, and weight gain over the past 2 months. His father had a history of recurrent stomach ulcers. Laboratory studies show a glucose concentration of 45 mg/dL and an increased C-peptide concentration. The hormone that is most likely causing this patient’s symptoms is originally synthesized in which of the following structures?
Mitochondria
Free ribosomes
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Secretory granules
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