The Link Between Obesity and Chronic Diseases Quiz
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What is the impact of insulin on Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) and Hormone-Sensitive Lipase (HSL) in the fed state?

  • Insulin decreases LPL and increases HSL
  • Insulin decreases LPL and has no effect on HSL
  • Insulin increases LPL and decreases HSL (correct)
  • Insulin has no effect on LPL and HSL

What happens to Hormone-Sensitive Lipase (HSL) in the fasted state?

  • HSL becomes inactive
  • HSL increases
  • HSL decreases
  • HSL is no longer suppressed (correct)

What is a major risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?

  • High cholesterol
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Obesity (correct)
  • Sedentary lifestyle

What happens to adipocytes in obesity?

<p>Adipocytes get bigger, especially visceral fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of obesity on adipose tissue?

<p>It causes a chronic inflammatory response (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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