Which of the following events is most likely to occur when blood glucose levels are high and the pancreas responds by secreting insulin?
A) Glycogen breakdown in the liver is stimulated
B) Adipose tissue uptake of glucose and its conversion to triglycerides is stimulated
C) Down regulation of the GLUT-4 transporter in skeletal muscle
D) All of the above
Answer: B
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