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)


B

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