Which of the following is an adipose tissue hormone that stimulates glucose utilization and fatty acid oxidation in muscle cells, thereby producing an insulin-sensitizing, antidiabetic effect?
A. TNF alpha
B. Adiponectin
C. Resistin
D. Leptin
Answer: B
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