Which Metabolic Effect Is Associated with AMP-Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK)

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which metabolic effect is associated with AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) ?

• A) When activated, AMPK stimulates insulin release from the pancreas.
• B) When activated, AMPK activates fructose 2,6-bisphosphatase.
• C) When activated, AMPK stimulates glucose uptake in cardiac and skeletal muscle.
• D) When activated, AMPK both activates fructose 2,6-bisphosphatase and stimulates glucose uptake in cardiac and skeletal muscle.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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