Assertion
Fasting triggers the release of epinephrine, which activates hormone-sensitive lipase.
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Explained
The text explains that when insulin levels are low, glucagon levels are high, which triggers the release of epinephrine. Epinephrine then activates hormone-sensitive lipase, allowing it to break down triglycerides into individual fatty acids.
Context for Assertion
The context of this assertion is the explanation of how fasting affects the body's fat-burning processes.
Concepts for Assertion
Tags
epinephrine
hormone-sensitive lipase
fasting
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