Fat Catabolism Quiz

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Where does the oxidation of fatty acids primarily take place?

  • Nucleus
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Cytoplasm
  • Mitochondrion (correct)

Which hormone primarily regulates triglyceride hydrolysis in adipose tissue?

  • Glucagon (correct)
  • Estrogen
  • Insulin
  • Testosterone

During fasting, where does glycerol travel to be used for gluconeogenesis?

  • Adipose tissue
  • Kidney
  • Muscle
  • Liver (correct)

Where are excess fatty acids and carbohydrates stored after eating?

<p>Adipose tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organelle is acetyl-CoA primarily metabolized via the tricarboxylic acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation to produce ATP?

<p>Mitochondrion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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