Insulin Stimulates Cells to Take in Glucose by Facillitated Diffusion

question 48

True/False

Insulin stimulates cells to take in glucose by facillitated diffusion, so insulin receptor-down regulation increases the ability of cells to take in glucose.
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Definitions:

Avoiding Punishment

Engaging in behavior with the aim to prevent, escape from, or decrease the likelihood of negative consequences or sanctions.

Variable Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a variable response pattern.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule that rewards the first response after a predetermined period has passed.