Fatty Acid Metabolism and Transport Quiz
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What do NEFAs provide a significant proportion of?

  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Structural support for cells
  • Energy requirements of the body (correct)
  • Building blocks for proteins
  • Which molecule can fatty acids esterify with to form triglycerides?

  • Glycerol (correct)
  • Albumin
  • Lipoproteins
  • NEFAs
  • How are fatty acids stored in the body?

  • As lipoproteins
  • As albumin
  • As triglycerides (correct)
  • As NEFAs
  • Where are plasma NEFAs transported mainly bound to?

    <p>Albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of polysaccharide is found in animal tissue?

    <p>Glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main monosaccharides that are reducing sugars?

    <p>Hexoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of extracellular glucose?

    <p>Supplying energy to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of carbohydrate is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin?

    <p>Starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the brain highly dependent on extracellular glucose concentration?

    <p>To supply energy to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    NEFAs and Fatty Acids

    • NEFAs (non-esterified fatty acids) provide a significant proportion of energy
    • Fatty acids can esterify with glycerol to form triglycerides

    Fatty Acid Storage

    • Fatty acids are stored in the body as triglycerides in adipose tissue

    NEFA Transport

    • Plasma NEFAs are transported mainly bound to albumin

    Polysaccharides

    • Glycogen is a type of polysaccharide found in animal tissue

    Monosaccharides

    • Glucose and fructose are main monosaccharides that are reducing sugars

    Glucose Function

    • One function of extracellular glucose is to provide energy to the brain and other tissues

    Carbohydrate Structure

    • Starch is a type of carbohydrate that is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin

    Brain Dependence on Glucose

    • The brain is highly dependent on extracellular glucose concentration because it is its primary source of energy

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    Test your knowledge on fatty acid metabolism and transport in this quiz. Learn about the esterification of fatty acids with glycerol, the role of NEFAs in energy production, and the transportation of triglycerides to different tissues.

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