Chapter 11, Problem 37RA

Summary Introduction

To review:

The effect on insulin release after 50% reduction in insulin sensitivity.

Introduction:

Glucose serves as the most important substrate for energy production in the body. It is obtained from the carbohydrate present in the diet. Glucose can also be produced from the non-carbohydrate substrates within the body through the process of gluconeogenesis. The insulin hormone has a vital role in the regulation of the levels of blood glucose.