In response to insulin, glucose is taken up by:

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Insulin stimulates glucose uptake by adipose tissue and muscles. While the brain and kidneys do not require insulin for glucose uptake, the liver primarily takes up glucose for storage as glycogen rather than for immediate energy use. The question indicates that insulin is involved, so answer choices A and E (skeletal and cardiac muscles) are partially correct but do not account for adipose tissue. Therefore, the best choice is D (adipose tissue and muscles).

In Response to Insulin, Glucose Is Taken Up By