Which Liver Enzyme Is Activated by Insulin to Stimulate Glycogen

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which liver enzyme is activated by insulin to stimulate glycogen deposition by glycogen synthase?

• A)Phosphofructokinase-2.
• B)Protein phosphatase-1.
• C)Protein kinase A.
• D)Protein kinase C.
• E)Calmodulin-dependent protein kinase.

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and energy homeostasis.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling mood, hunger, thirst, temperature, and other autonomic functions by regulating hormonal activity.

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length, contributing to the sense of body position and movement.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins further digestion and nutrient absorption.