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Which of the following statement best describes the mechanism of action of insulin on target cells

AInsulin binds to cytoplasmic receptor molecule and is transferred as a hormone receptor complex to the nucleus where it acts to modulate gene expression.
BInsulin binds to a receptor molecule on the outer suace of the plasma membrane and the hormone receptor complex activates adenylate cyclasel through the Gs protein.
CInsulin binds to a transmembrane receptor at the which outer suace of the plasma membrane, activates the tyrosine kinase that is the cytosolic domain of the receptor.
DInsulin enters the cell and causes the release ofcalcium ions from intracellular stores.
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