Insulin is taken up, via endocytosis, by the endothelial cells that line blood capillaries. Then, it's transported across the cell to the other side, where it is released. This transport is called ________.

A. facilitated transport
B. pinocytosis
C. passive transport
D. receptor-mediated phagocytosis
E. transcytosis


Answer: E

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