Where in the striated muscle cell would you find GLUT4 carriers about an hour after a meal?
A) in the cell membrane
B) bound to insulin receptor
C) in the nucleus
D) nowhere, GLUT 4 is only present in liver cells

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After a meal, insulin stimulates the translocation of GLUT4 carriers from intracellular vesicles to the cell membrane, allowing glucose to enter the muscle cell for energy production or storage. Therefore, about an hour after a meal, GLUT4 carriers would be found in the cell membrane.

Where in the Striated Muscle Cell Would You Find GLUT4