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Which of the following statements about glucose transporters and enzymes is true?
Which of the following statements about glucose transporters and enzymes is true?
- Different isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes are present in different tissues to regulate glucose levels. (correct)
- The liver is not involved in regulating glucose levels in the body.
- Insulin affects the activity of all isoforms of glucose transporters.
- Every tissue in the body has the same isoform of glucose transporters and enzymes to regulate homeostasis.
Which isoform of glucose transporters is insulin-dependent?
Which isoform of glucose transporters is insulin-dependent?
- GLUT-3
- GLUT-4 (correct)
- GLUT-1
- GLUT-2
Which cells can still be hypoglycemic even if blood is saturated with glucose?
Which cells can still be hypoglycemic even if blood is saturated with glucose?
- Cells with GLUT-4 (correct)
- Cells with GLUT-1
- Cells with GLUT-2
- Cells with GLUT-3
What happens to cells with GLUT-1,2,3 if there is hyperglycemia in the bloodstream?
What happens to cells with GLUT-1,2,3 if there is hyperglycemia in the bloodstream?
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What is the purpose of having different isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes in the body?
What is the purpose of having different isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes in the body?
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How do isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes differ from each other?
How do isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes differ from each other?
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