Insulin plays an essential role in regulating metabolism

Last updated: 7/17/2023

Insulin plays an essential role in regulating metabolism Insulin is released after a meal has been eaten It binds to its receptor on the surface of cells triggering a signal that ultimately leads to the movement of glucose transporters to the cell surface A The insulin receptor is a member of the tyrosine kinase family What is a kinase and what does it do B Insulin also inhibits expression of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase PEPCK an enzyme in gluconeogenesis What is the result of this and why does this regulation make physiological sense C In individuals with type 2 diabetes insulin fails to inhibit PEPCK How would this effect blood glucose levels Explain the rationale for your response Be sure to refer to glycolysis and or gluconeogenesis in your explanation