Which glucose transporter is insulin-dependent and found primarily in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue?
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Correct answer: GLUT4
GLUT4 is sequestered in intracellular vesicles and only translocates to the cell membrane in response to insulin signaling. This allows for rapid glucose uptake following a meal.
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