When Insulin Is Released, It Causes

question 42

Multiple Choice

When insulin is released, it causes

• A) the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood.
• B) muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake.
• C) fat breakdown and release from fat tissue.
• D) the liver to make glycogen from protein.

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Definitions:

Cohesion

The attraction between molecules of the same substance, which contributes to the integrity and stability of that substance.

Transpiration

The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

Hydrogen Bonds

These are weak bonds formed between a hydrogen atom in one molecule and an electronegative atom (usually oxygen or nitrogen) in another molecule.

Cohesion

The force that holds molecules of the same substance together, important for phenomena such as surface tension and the movement of water through plant vessels.