Which of the following events is most likely to occur when blood glucose levels are high and the pancreas responds by secreting insulin?

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When blood glucose levels are high and insulin is secreted by the pancreas, adipose tissue uptake of glucose and its conversion to triglycerides is stimulated. This process is known as lipogenesis and helps to store excess glucose as fat for later use. Glycogen breakdown in the liver is activated in response to low blood glucose levels and the upregulation of GLUT-4 transporters in skeletal muscle is stimulated by insulin, not down-regulated. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Events Is Most Likely to Occur