Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 3 - The Cellular Level of Organization - Figure 3.3 - Page 63: 1

Answer

The binding of insulin to a plasma membrane protein utilizes the receptor function of the plasma membrane.

Work Step by Step

The binding of insulin to receptor proteins of the plasma membrane of target cells, influences transporter proteins of target cells so that more of a certain substance such as glucose is allowed into the target cell.
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