After lipolysis, what happens to the glycerol portion of the triglyceride?
A) Remains in the adipose tissue
B) Goes to muscle cells to be used as energy
C) Goes to liver to be used in gluconeogenesis or triglyceride re-synthesis
D) Goes to the kidney to be excreted in urine

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After lipolysis, the glycerol portion of the triglyceride is released into the bloodstream and can be taken up by the liver. The liver can use the glycerol in either gluconeogenesis (to make glucose) or triglyceride re-synthesis.

After Lipolysis, What Happens to the Glycerol Portion of the Triglyceride