What Happens Immediately After Insulin Binds to the α-Subunit of the Insulin

question 7

Multiple Choice

What happens immediately after insulin binds to the α-subunit of the insulin receptor?

• A) It activates the adjacent tyrosine kinase (β-subunit)
• B) It increases glucose uptake by the cell
• C) It stimulates glucagon secretion by the α cells
• D) It stimulates the synthesis of GLUT-4 (glucose transporter-4)
• E) It transports the GLUT-4 protein to the cell membrane

Identify the biochemical processes and muscle structures involved in exercise.

Discuss how genetic mutations can affect muscle function.

Understand the structural differences between muscle types and their functional implications.

Grasp the essential mechanics of the muscular and skeletal systems, including the roles of levers and muscle contractions.

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