When insulin is secreted, what happens?

A. The liver breaks down glycogen.
B. Glucose is taken up by the cells.
C. Tissue stores of glucose are depleted.
D. The blood glucose level rises.
E. Adipose tissue breaks down fat.


Answer: B

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