Alerts Wishlist Cart

What is the primary effect of insulin binding to its receptor?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the primary effect of insulin binding to its receptor?
  1. Increased glucose uptake
  2. Decreased protein synthesis
  3. Inhibition of cell growth
  4. Increased lipid breakdown

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary effect of insulin binding to its receptor?
  • Step 1: Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
  • Step 2: Insulin travels through the bloodstream to reach various cells in the body.
  • Step 3: Insulin binds to a specific receptor on the surface of target cells.
  • Step 4: This binding activates the receptor and triggers a series of signals inside the cell.
  • Step 5: One of the main signals tells the cell to increase the number of glucose transporters on its surface.
  • Step 6: With more glucose transporters, the cell can take in more glucose from the blood.
  • Step 7: As a result, glucose levels in the blood decrease, and the cells use the glucose for energy.
No concepts available.
Biology (School & UG)
Biology (School & UG)
Chemistry (School & UG)
Chemistry (School & UG)
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Commerce & Accountancy
Commerce & Accountancy
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science & IT
Current Affairs & GK
Current Affairs & GK
Data Structures & Algorithms
Data Structures & Algorithms
eBooks
eBooks
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
English (School)
English (School)
General Aptitude
General Aptitude
General Knowledge
General Knowledge
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Languages & Literature
Languages & Literature
Law & Legal Studies
Law & Legal Studies
Major Competitive Exams
Major Competitive Exams
Mathematics (School)
Mathematics (School)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Medical Science
Physics (School & Undergraduate)
Physics (School & Undergraduate)
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
Social Science (School)
Social Science (School)
Technical
Technical
Verbal and Reasoning
Verbal and Reasoning
Vocational & Skill Development
Vocational & Skill Development
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely