Biology A-Level
Insulin resistance and receptor sensitivity
What Insulin resistance and receptor sensitivity means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Insulin resistance and receptor sensitivity
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Insulin is still produced and released, but target cells respond poorly because their receptors are fewer, faulty or less sensitive.
Topics that use Insulin resistance and receptor sensitivity
- Control of blood glucose concentration (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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