This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Biochemistry
Increased insulin receptors are seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Obesity, B. Starvation, C. Acromegaly, D. None
B: Starvation
Answer: B: Starvation 
Explanation: Increased circulating levels of insulin reduce the number of receptors--down-regulation of receptors--and decreased insulin levels increase -the number of receptors - up Regulation.The number of receptors per cell is increased in starvation.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 319