Under which of the following conditions are fatty acids released from adipocytes?
A)Insulin levels are high.
B)Glycerol-3-phosphate levels are high.
C)Adipose ATP levels are high.
D)Blood glucose levels are low.

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Fatty acids are released from adipocytes when blood glucose levels are low. This triggers the hormone glucagon to be released, which in turn activates hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) to break down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol for energy production.

Under Which of the Following Conditions Are Fatty Acids Released