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What is a component of chylomicrons that is degraded by lipoprotein lipase?
What is a component of chylomicrons that is degraded by lipoprotein lipase?
Where are chylomicrons formed in the body?
Where are chylomicrons formed in the body?
What is the primary function of VLDL as a transport form?
What is the primary function of VLDL as a transport form?
Which enzyme participates in the degradation of VLDL?
Which enzyme participates in the degradation of VLDL?
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Where does the degradation of chylomicrons primarily occur?
Where does the degradation of chylomicrons primarily occur?
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Which compound present in chylomicrons is not degraded by lipoprotein lipase?
Which compound present in chylomicrons is not degraded by lipoprotein lipase?
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What participates in the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria?
What participates in the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria?
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Which of the following are representatives of ketone bodies?
Which of the following are representatives of ketone bodies?
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Where are ketone bodies synthesized in the organism?
Where are ketone bodies synthesized in the organism?
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In what compartment of the cell does the synthesis of fatty acids take place?
In what compartment of the cell does the synthesis of fatty acids take place?
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Which of the following participates in the synthesis of fatty acids?
Which of the following participates in the synthesis of fatty acids?
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What is classified as glycolipids?
What is classified as glycolipids?
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Which type of fatty acid is stearic acid?
Which type of fatty acid is stearic acid?
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What is the role of carnitine in the organism?
What is the role of carnitine in the organism?
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Which of the following substances are classified as phospholipids?
Which of the following substances are classified as phospholipids?
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How many double bonds does linoleic acid have?
How many double bonds does linoleic acid have?
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What is steatorrhea?
What is steatorrhea?
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Which of the following substances are NOT classified as phospholipids?
Which of the following substances are NOT classified as phospholipids?
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Which of the following is a precursor of vitamin D3?
Which of the following is a precursor of vitamin D3?
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What is a function of bile acids in relation to pancreatic lipase?
What is a function of bile acids in relation to pancreatic lipase?
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Which lipoproteins are considered atherogenic?
Which lipoproteins are considered atherogenic?
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What factors facilitate the development of atherosclerosis?
What factors facilitate the development of atherosclerosis?
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Which is a major reason for the formation of cholesterol stones?
Which is a major reason for the formation of cholesterol stones?
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Which lipoproteins are considered anti-atherogenic?
Which lipoproteins are considered anti-atherogenic?
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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the digestion of triacylglycerols in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the digestion of triacylglycerols in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which of the following emulsifies fats to aid in their digestion?
Which of the following emulsifies fats to aid in their digestion?
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Which component is NOT found in triacylglycerols?
Which component is NOT found in triacylglycerols?
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What is a common component of glycolipids?
What is a common component of glycolipids?
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Which component is a key element of phospholipids?
Which component is a key element of phospholipids?
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