Which of the Following Occurs When Insulin Is Released

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when insulin is released?

• A) insulin binds to receptors on cell surfaces
• B) a protein kinase cascade is begun that leads to glycogen synthesis
• C) insulin stimulates the GLUT4 transport protein system in muscle cells
• D) glucose transporters move glucose out of the blood and into the cell
• E) all of these

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