When Insulin Binds to Its Receptors on Muscle Cells, an Increase

question 4

Multiple Choice

When insulin binds to its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose uptake by the muscle cells occurs. This is an example of a _____ effect by a hormone.

• A) pharmacologic
• B) permissive
• C) synergistic
• D) direct

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