Cells in the Brain

question 166

Multiple Choice

Cells in the brain

• A) can absorb glucose without insulin stimulation.
• B) prefer fats to glucose for energy production.
• C) are sensitive to insulin but not to glucagon.
• D) are very sensitive to high concentrations of glucagon.
• E) can store glycogen, to be used later for glucose release.

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