Insulin does not promote glucose uptake by neural tissue. While insulin does promote glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue through the mobilization of GLUT-4, neural tissue does not rely on insulin for glucose uptake. Instead, they rely on glucose transporters that are not insulin-dependent. Insulin does inhibit lipolysis, promote glycogenesis, and encourage protein synthesis.

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Insulin Does Not

Question 68

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Insulin does not

A) increase GLUT-4 mobilization
B) promote glucose uptake by neural tissue
C) inhibit lipolysis
D) promote glycogenesis
E) encourage protein synthesis

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