Binding of IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1) to its receptor on a skeletal muscle cell membrane leads to _______ protein synthesis and _______ protein degradation.

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Binding of IGF-1 to its receptor activates signaling pathways that promote protein synthesis and inhibit protein degradation, leading to muscle growth and maintenance.

Binding of IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1) to Its Receptor on a Skeletal