When insulin is released, it causes
A) the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood.
B) muscle and fat cells to take up glucose from the blood.
C) fat breakdown and release from fat tissue.
D) the liver to make glycogen from protein.

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Insulin stimulates muscle and fat cells to take up glucose from the blood, which lowers blood glucose levels. This is important for regulating blood glucose levels and preventing hyperglycemia. The liver can also take up glucose in response to insulin, but its main role is to suppress glucose output by inhibiting glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen) and gluconeogenesis (production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources).

When Insulin Is Released, It Causes