Why are skeletal muscle cells able to take up glucose without insulin during exercise?
A)Muscle contractions can activate movement of glucose transporters from the cytoplasm to the cell membrane.
B)The cell membranes of muscle cells contain glucose receptors.
C)Muscle cells can take up glucose without insulin.
D)Muscle cells do not depend on glucose transporters for uptake of glucose.

Question

Why are skeletal muscle cells able to take up glucose without insulin during  exercise?
A)Muscle contractions can activate movement of glucose transporters from the cytoplasm to the cell membrane.
B)The cell membranes of muscle cells contain glucose receptors.
C)Muscle cells can take up glucose without insulin.
D)Muscle cells do not depend on glucose transporters for uptake of glucose.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During exercise, skeletal muscle contractions can activate movement of glucose transporters from the cytoplasm to the cell membrane, allowing for increased glucose uptake without the need for insulin.

Why Are Skeletal Muscle Cells Able to Take Up Glucose