Insulin Signaling Through Its Receptor Kinase Enables Virtually Every Cell

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Essay

Insulin signaling through its receptor kinase enables virtually every cell in our bodies to transport glucose across the plasma membrane into the cytosol. Insulin also induces some cells to divide. Based on what you know about cell signaling, discuss the sequence of events from the time that insulin encounters the cell to the cell's response. In addition, discuss how the signal is terminated.

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Definitions:

Method of Loci

A mnemonic strategy involving the use of familiar spatial environments to easily recall information.

Memoranda

Written notes or records used for communication or to aid in remembering information.

Link Method

A mnemonic technique that involves forming a mental image of items to be remembered in a way that links them together.

Structural Encoding

The process of encoding sensory input into memory based primarily on the structure of objects, such as their shape or size, rather than their meaning.