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Which of the following substances released by adipose tissue is involved in the development of insulin resistance?
Which of the following substances released by adipose tissue is involved in the development of insulin resistance?
- Insulin
- Red blood cells
- Glucose
- Pro-inflammatory markers (correct)
What happens when cells become resistant to the effects of insulin?
What happens when cells become resistant to the effects of insulin?
- They become more sensitive to insulin
- They release more insulin into the bloodstream
- They efficiently take up glucose from the bloodstream
- They are unable to efficiently take up glucose from the bloodstream (correct)
Which of the following is a consequence of insulin resistance?
Which of the following is a consequence of insulin resistance?
- Increased sensitivity to insulin
- High blood sugar levels (correct)
- Decreased release of free fatty acids
- Low blood sugar levels
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