Final answer:
False. Activation of phosphodiesterase (PDE) will decrease lipolysis.
Step-by-step explanation:
False. Activation of phosphodiesterase (PDE) will decrease lipolysis.
Lipolysis is the process of breaking down lipids, specifically triglycerides, into glycerol and free fatty acids (FFAs). Hormone-sensitive lipase is the enzyme responsible for lipolysis and it is activated by hormones like glucagon and adrenaline. Phosphodiesterase, on the other hand, deactivates cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), which is involved in the signaling pathway that stimulates lipolysis. By deactivating cAMP, phosphodiesterase ultimately inhibits lipolysis.