exam 2: recape of effect of insulin on fat metabolism

Question 1

promotes fat synthesis and storage

Answer 1

insulin

Question 2

insulin increases glucose transport into the liver leads to

Answer 2

TG+ lipoprotein released from liver

Question 3

insulin activates ___ in the capillary walls of adipose tissue.

what two things then occur:

Answer 3

lipoprotein lipase
1. splitting Triglycerides into FA
2. absorption into adiopocytes

Question 4

what are the 2 essential effects that insulin does for fat storage in adipose tissue

Answer 4

1. insulin inhibits action of hormone-sensitive lipase HSL
2. insulin enhances glucose transport into adipocytes