After a meal, insulin does all of the following EXCEPT:

a. inhibit the breakdown of glycogen and fat.
b. stimulate glycogen synthesis in the liver and muscle.
c. stimulate fat synthesis in the liver.
d. stimulate the breakdown of proteins.


Ans: d. stimulate the breakdown of proteins.

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