33. GLUT 4
Sequestered mainly within an
intracellular compartment
Does not function as a glucose transporter
until insulin signaling causes translocation
of GLUT 4 to the cell membrane
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34. Glucose disposal after a meal
Important sites
of glucose disposal
Skeletal muscle and adipose
tissue
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35. Glucose disposal after a meal
Important sites
of glucose disposal
Skeletal muscle and adipose tissue
GLUT4
Insulin-responsive
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37. Exercise increase insulin sensitivity of
muscle
Persists for several hours after exercise
Regular exercise
Prolonged increase in insulin sensitivity
38. Decrease Insulin Receptors Per Cell
Exposure to increased levels of insulin.
Diabetes type 2
Obesity.
Acromegaly.
44. Insulin Promotes Energy Storage
Conversion of substrates into
Glycogen
Triglycerides
Proteins
45. Excess carbohydrates
Stored as glycogen
Liver and muscles.
Excess carbohydrates that cannot be stored
as glycogen
Converted into fats
Stored in the adipose tissue.