Which of the following occurs after activation of the PI-3K signaling pathway?
A) Glycogen synthesis rates decrease.
B) GRB2 is activated.
C) GLUT-1 levels decrease.
D) Glucose uptake increases.

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Activation of the PI-3K signaling pathway results in activation of AKT, which promotes translocation of GLUT-4 transporters to the cell membrane, thereby increasing glucose uptake. It does not cause glycogen synthesis rates to decrease, activate GRB2, or decrease GLUT-1 levels.

Which of the Following Occurs After Activation of the PI-3K