Question

High concentrations of ____ (a polypeptide molecule produced by alpha cells to maintain normoglycemia during periods of fasting) activate adipose cell lipase to break down triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids. In addition, high levels of ____ (products of proteolysis) activate this hormone to increase transport to the liver for ___ synthesis.

Answer 1

Answer: glucagon, amino acids and glucose

Explanation:

High concentrations of glucagon (a polypeptide molecule produced by alpha cells to maintain normoglycemia during periods of fasting) activate adipose cell lipase to break down triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids. In addition, high levels of amino acids (products of proteolysis) activate this hormone to increase transport to the liver for glucose synthesis.