Epinephrine Acts by Phosphorylating and Activating Hormone-Sensitive Lipase in a Matter

question 8

Multiple Choice

Epinephrine acts by phosphorylating and activating hormone-sensitive lipase in a matter of minutes.One hormone that can facilitate lipolysis in the long term by stimulating the synthesis of the enzyme is:

• A)Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH).
• B)Cortisol.
• C)Glucagon.
• D)Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
• E)Insulin.

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