A scientist hypothesizes that dysregulated insulin signaling is responsible for the development of excess body fat in metabolic syndrome patients. Based on the data, which of these, if true, would BEST support this hypothesis
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A scientist hypothesizes that dysregulated insulin signaling is responsible for the development of excess body fat in metabolic syndrome patients. Based on the data, which of these, if true, would BEST support this hypothesis?
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A.
Phosphorylated insulin receptor decreases the use of free energy in fibroblasts.
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B.
Phosphorylated insulin receptor increases the use of free energy in fibroblasts.
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C.
Phosphorylated insulin receptor decreases the production of insulin in fibroblasts.
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D.
Phosphorylated insulin receptor increases the production of insulin in fibroblasts.
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