The Insulin Level Is Reduced in Many (Although Not All)

question 9

Multiple Choice

The insulin level is reduced in many (although not all) diabetic patients.Adipocyte metabolism in these hypoinsulinemic patients is altered in the following ways, in comparison with normal subjects:

• A)Glycerolphosphate-acyl transferase activity is lower, and triglyceride synthesis slows down.
• B)Hormone-sensitive adipose tissue lipase activity is reduced, and more triglyceride is stored.
• C)More glucose transporter 4 (GLUT-4) transporters are deployed in the plasma membrane.
• D)Enhanced lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity leads to hypotriglyceridemia.
• E)The synthesis of ketone bodies by adipocytes is increased.

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