This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Lipids, Subject name: Biochemistry
Lipase that is regulated by glucagon: 
Select and explain. 
A. Lipoprotein lipase, B. Hormone sensitive lipase, C. Gastric lipase, D. Pancreatic lipase
B: Hormone sensitive lipase
Answer: B: Hormone sensitive lipase 
Explanation: Ans. B. Hormone sensitive lipase(Ref: Harper 31/e page 242)Hormone Sensitive LipaseThe activity of this enzyme is under the control of hormones, hence the name.Present in the adipose tissue.Involved in the metabolism of triacylglycerol stored in the adipose tissue.Hence mobilisation of fatty acids from adipose tissue during starvation and diabetes mellitus