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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