What Would Likely Be the Consequence of a Biochemical Defect

question 9

Multiple Choice

What would likely be the consequence of a biochemical defect in which insulin was secreted in excess?

• A) muscular fatigue due to lactic acidosis
• B) inhibited glycolysis in the liver resulting in enhanced glycogen stores
• C) lowered concentrations of glucose circulating in the blood stream
• D) depressed rate of fatty acid synthesis in the liver
• E) enhanced rate of gluconeogenesis in hepatocytes

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