Fatty acids are released from adipocytes when:
A) insulin levels are high.
B) glycerol-3-phosphate levels are high.
C) adipose ATP levels are high.
D) blood glucose levels are low.
E) none are true.

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Fatty acids are released from adipocytes when blood glucose levels are low, which indicates to the body that energy is needed. This triggers the breakdown of stored fat to release fatty acids for energy production. Insulin levels being high, glycerol-3-phosphate levels being high, or adipose ATP levels being high do not stimulate fatty acid release.

Fatty Acids Are Released from Adipocytes When