Questions and Answers
What is the final step in TAG synthesis?
Diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) reaction
Under what physiological conditions do adipocytes mobilize their TAG stores through lipolysis?
When metabolic fuels are low and/or energy demand is high
What are the enzymes involved in the lipolysis of triglycerides?
Adipocyte triglyceride lipase (ATGL) and hormone sensitive lipase (HSL)
How does insulin regulate lipolysis?
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What is the effect of insulin resistance on lipolysis and FFA/glycerol levels?
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What are the main hormones secreted by adipocytes?
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What is the approximate composition of blood by volume?
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What is the normal pH range of blood?
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What is the process of producing blood's formed elements called?
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What is the approximate total blood volume in the human body?
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