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Physiology General 452243c3

Insulin causes intracellular shift of which of the following ion?

A
Na+
B
K+
C
Chloride
D
Calcium
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B. K+Insulin lowers serum K+ concentration i.e., causes hypokalemia.The hypokalemic action of insulin is due to stimulation of K+ intake by the cells mainly in muscle and adipose tissue.Insulin increases the activity of Na+ - K+ ATPase in cell membrane, so that more K+ is pumped into cells.

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