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Adipose tissue releases free fatty acids in the________________?
Correct answer: A. Fasting state
- A. Fasting state
- B. Resting state
- C. Active state
- D. All of the above
Explanation
During fasting, low insulin and increased counter-regulatory hormones activate hormone-sensitive lipase in adipose tissue, releasing free fatty acids into the blood. Exercise also increases release, but fasting is the best single answer among the listed choices.
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