Which of the following substances stimulates the breakdown of stored fat?
A) lipoprotein lipase
B) adrenaline
C) insulin
D) estrogen

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Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, stimulates the breakdown of stored fat (lipolysis) by activating hormone-sensitive lipase. This hormone is released in response to stress or intense exercise, and it promotes the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue into the bloodstream. Lipoprotein lipase, insulin, and estrogen, on the other hand, promote fat storage and synthesis rather than breakdown.

Which of the Following Substances Stimulates the Breakdown of Stored