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What happens to the insulin receptors when the concentration of insulin increases in the blood?

What happens to the insulin receptors when the concentration of insulin increases in the blood? Correct Answer Decreases

The number of insulin receptors on the target cell membrane is reduced by a high level of blood insulin. This is achieved by bringing the insulin-receptor complex into the cell and thus reducing the sensitivity of the target tissues to insulin.

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