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Insulin differs from growth hormone in that it

1. stimulates lipoprotein lipase in vicinity of fat cells
2. increases the transport of amino acids across the cell membranes of muscles
3. increases mRNA/ribosome activity
4. stimulates hormone sensitive lipase in fat cells

Correct answer: stimulates hormone sensitive lipase in fat cells

Solution

Insulin stimulates hormone-sensitive lipase, which breaks down fat in adipocytes.

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