Which Is the Predominant Second Messenger Involved in Regulating Glucose

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which is the predominant second messenger involved in regulating glucose metabolism?

• A) insulin
• B) glucagon
• C) adenyl cyclase
• D) cyclic AMP
• E) G protein

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