What is the role of insulin in glucose utilisation by cells?

What is the role of insulin in glucose utilisation by cells?
  1. Inhibits glucose utilisation by cells
  2. Stimulates glucose utilisation by cells
  3. Does not play a role in glucose utilisation by cells
  4. Enhances glucose utilisation by cells

Solution

Insulin acts mainly on hepatocytes and adipocytes and enhances cellular glucose uptake and utilisation.

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