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What is the impact of insulin on Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) and Hormone-Sensitive Lipase (HSL) in the fed state?
Insulin increases LPL and decreases HSL
What happens to Hormone-Sensitive Lipase (HSL) in the fasted state?
HSL is no longer suppressed
What is a major risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?
Obesity
What happens to adipocytes in obesity?
Adipocytes get bigger, especially visceral fat
What is the impact of obesity on adipose tissue?
It causes a chronic inflammatory response
Test your knowledge on the relationship between obesity and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer in this quiz. Explore the impact of obesity on health and disease risk, focusing on topics such as type 2 diabetes and metabolism. This quiz covers key insights from the lecture and provides a deeper understanding of the link between obesity and chronic diseases.
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