The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to
a. assist bile in the digestion of dietary lipids.
b. remove triglycerides from blood for storage.
c. trigger adipokine release from adipose tissue.
d. release triglycerides from storage within adipocytes.
e. stimulate the release of gherlin and leptin.
ANS: B
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