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

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 3 - The Cellular Level of Organization - Figure 3.7 - Page 66: 1

Answer

Yes. Glucose uptake by cells ( adipose and muscle cells) is promoted by insulin through facilitated diffusion. This employs the agency of the glucose transporter (GLUT), the secretion of which is stimulated by insulin.

Work Step by Step

Certain cells like brain cells and liver cells do not need the action of insulin to promote glucose uptake because they do not use GLUT as their glucose transporter.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.