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Mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue during exercise is largely due to:Group of answer choicesβ-adrenergic stimulationdecreased glucagonincreased insulin

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Mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue during exercise is largely due to:Group of answer choicesβ-adrenergic stimulationdecreased glucagonincreased insulin

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The mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue during exercise is largely due to β-adrenergic stimulation.

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. When you start exercising, your body needs more energy. This energy can come from different sources, including carbohydrates and fats.

  2. The nervous system responds to the increased energy demand by releasing adrenaline (also known as epinephrine). This hormone binds to β-adrenergic receptors on the surface of cells in adipose tissue.

  3. The binding of adrenaline to these receptors triggers a series of biochemical reactions inside the cell. These reactions lead to the activation of an enzyme called

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