Which of the following is/are expected to occur during and immediately following the absorption of a meal?
A) Acetyl-CoA carboxylase is inhibited by the presence of increased amounts of citrate in the cytosol.
B) Mitochondrial concentrations of oxaloacetate are depressed.
C) Lipoprotein lipase is decreased in amounts.
D) Serum circulating ketone bodies are increased in amounts.
E) Hormone-sensitive lipase is decreased in activity.

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During and immediately following the absorption of a meal, insulin levels rise, leading to a decrease in the activity of hormone-sensitive lipase. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down stored fats into free fatty acids and glycerol, and its activity is suppressed in the fed state to promote fat storage.

Which of the Following Is/are Expected to Occur During and Immediately