9 Questions
What do NEFAs provide a significant proportion of?
Energy requirements of the body
Which molecule can fatty acids esterify with to form triglycerides?
Glycerol
How are fatty acids stored in the body?
As triglycerides
Where are plasma NEFAs transported mainly bound to?
Albumin
Which type of polysaccharide is found in animal tissue?
Glycogen
What are the main monosaccharides that are reducing sugars?
Hexoses
Which of the following is a function of extracellular glucose?
Supplying energy to the brain
Which type of carbohydrate is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin?
Starch
Why is the brain highly dependent on extracellular glucose concentration?
To supply energy to the brain
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
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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