Fairly predictable changes occur in the various metabolic pathways of lipid metabolism in patients with moderately advanced hepatocellular disease. Which one of the following changes would you expect to see under these conditions?
A.
The activity of plasma LCAT is increased.
B.
Serum cholesterol esters are increased.
C.
HTGL activity is increased.
D.
Serum triacylglycerol levels are increased.
E.
Serum NEFA levels are decreased.