Categories: Pseudo-explanations
An example of an anthropomorphic metaphor in popular science writing:
"Another protein is insulin, which is released from the pancreas to encourage muscle cells to take in glucose."
Nessa Carey (2015) Junk DNA. A journey through the dark matter of the genome. London: Icon Books Ltd.
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