What Does It Mean If a Tissue Has “Insulin-Requiring Glucose

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean if a tissue has “insulin-requiring glucose transporters”?

• A)The tissue is said to have impaired glucose regulation.
• B)The tissue functions less effectively in the presence of insulin.
• C)The tissue requires insulin to stimulate the uptake of glucose.
• D)The tissue is not dependent on insulin for the uptake of glucose.

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