The enzyme ____ stimulates the release of the fatty acids from the triglyceride in the blood so uptake by adipose and muscle cells can take place.
A) pancreatic lipase
B) lipoprotein lipase
C) hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL)
D) carnitine acyl transferase (CAT)

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Lipoprotein lipase is the enzyme responsible for hydrolyzing triglycerides in lipoproteins, such as chylomicrons and very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), into free fatty acids and glycerol, allowing their uptake by adipose tissue and muscle cells.

The Enzyme ____ Stimulates the Release of the Fatty Acids