Insulin increase the following pathways in liver EXCEPT____________?

Correct answer: A. Glucose synthesis

  • A. Glucose synthesis
  • B. Glycogen synthesis
  • C. Protein syntehsis
  • D. Fatty acid synthesis

Explanation

Insulin promotes storage and synthesis by increasing fatty-acid, glycogen, and protein synthesis. It suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis, so glucose synthesis is the exception.

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