Glut4 is a glucose transporter expressed in certain cells - it is only found on the cell surface when insulin is present in the bloodstream, indicating high levels of blood glucose. Other common glucose transporters are not responsive to insulin. Which of the following cell types express Glut4? (select two answers) skeletal myocytes (muscle cells) erythrocytes (red blood cells) hepatocytes (liver cells) adipocytes (fat cells) motor neurons

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