Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 9 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Page 362: 22

Answer

Insulin resistance is when cells in muscles, fat, and liver don’t respond well to insulin and can’t normally take up glucose from the blood.

Work Step by Step

Insulin resistance is when cells in muscles, fat, and liver don’t respond well to insulin and can’t normally take up glucose from the blood. As a result, the pancreas makes more insulin to help glucose enter cells. As long as the pancreas can make enough insulin to overcome cells’ weak response to insulin, blood glucose levels will stay in the healthy range.
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