Insulin stimulates an increase in number of glucose carrier proteins at a cell membrane's surface. What effect will insulin have on cell function? Choose all that apply.

A. Lack of membrane receptors for insulin will decrease amount of glucose taken in.
B. Low insulin levels will decrease the number of available carrier proteins.
C. An increase in insulin, which will increase the diffusion rate.
D. ATP amounts needed for this transport will increase.


Answer: C

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