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What is the common nomenclature suffix for fatty acids?
What is the common nomenclature suffix for fatty acids?
What is the name of the C18 unsaturated fatty acid with three double bonds?
What is the name of the C18 unsaturated fatty acid with three double bonds?
Where does β-Oxidation of Fatty Acids primarily occur?
Where does β-Oxidation of Fatty Acids primarily occur?
How are fatty acids generally delivered from the gut to cells?
How are fatty acids generally delivered from the gut to cells?
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What is the primary storage form of fatty acids in the body?
What is the primary storage form of fatty acids in the body?
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When are the fatty acids stored in triacylglycerols mobilized for use by peripheral tissues?
When are the fatty acids stored in triacylglycerols mobilized for use by peripheral tissues?
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What is the main stimulus that inhibits the mobilization of fat from adipose tissue in adipocytes?
What is the main stimulus that inhibits the mobilization of fat from adipose tissue in adipocytes?
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Which enzyme catalyzes the activation process of fatty acids in the cytoplasm?
Which enzyme catalyzes the activation process of fatty acids in the cytoplasm?
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What is the net result of the activation process of fatty acids in the cytoplasm?
What is the net result of the activation process of fatty acids in the cytoplasm?
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In which organelle does the oxidation of fatty acids take place?
In which organelle does the oxidation of fatty acids take place?
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How is fatty acyl-CoA transported into the mitochondria for β-oxidation?
How is fatty acyl-CoA transported into the mitochondria for β-oxidation?
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What enzyme catalyzes the regeneration of fatty acyl-CoA within the mitochondria?
What enzyme catalyzes the regeneration of fatty acyl-CoA within the mitochondria?
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Which enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing fatty acids from carbon atoms 1 or 3 of triacylglycerols?
Which enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing fatty acids from carbon atoms 1 or 3 of triacylglycerols?
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What is the initial trigger for the activation of hormone-sensitive lipase in adipocytes?
What is the initial trigger for the activation of hormone-sensitive lipase in adipocytes?
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What is the function of monoacylglycerol lipase in the process of fatty acid release?
What is the function of monoacylglycerol lipase in the process of fatty acid release?
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Which molecule is phosphorylated by PKA to activate hormone-sensitive lipase?
Which molecule is phosphorylated by PKA to activate hormone-sensitive lipase?
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What is the net result in terms of molecules after the action of hormone-sensitive lipase and related enzymes?
What is the net result in terms of molecules after the action of hormone-sensitive lipase and related enzymes?
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What is the role of glucagon, epinephrine, and β-corticotropin in the activation process in adipocytes?
What is the role of glucagon, epinephrine, and β-corticotropin in the activation process in adipocytes?
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What is the role of enoyl CoA isomerase in the β-oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids with a double bond at an odd-numbered carbon?
What is the role of enoyl CoA isomerase in the β-oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids with a double bond at an odd-numbered carbon?
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In what condition would deficiencies in carnitine lead to an inability to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation?
In what condition would deficiencies in carnitine lead to an inability to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation?
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Which deficiency primarily affects the liver and leads to reduced fatty acid oxidation and ketogenesis?
Which deficiency primarily affects the liver and leads to reduced fatty acid oxidation and ketogenesis?
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What are the symptoms that can manifest due to carnitine deficiencies?
What are the symptoms that can manifest due to carnitine deficiencies?
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What is the result of Carnitine Palmitoylransferase II (CPT II) deficiency?
What is the result of Carnitine Palmitoylransferase II (CPT II) deficiency?
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How does enoyl CoA isomerase contribute to the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids?
How does enoyl CoA isomerase contribute to the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids?
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What is the most common form of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?
What is the most common form of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?
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What symptoms may be observed in patients with Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency during the first years of life?
What symptoms may be observed in patients with Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency during the first years of life?
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What is diagnostic of Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency?
What is diagnostic of Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency?
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Which enzyme deficiency is characteristic of Refsum's disease?
Which enzyme deficiency is characteristic of Refsum's disease?
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What can ameliorate the symptoms of Refsum's disease?
What can ameliorate the symptoms of Refsum's disease?
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Which drugs may inhibit carnitine acyltransferases?
Which drugs may inhibit carnitine acyltransferases?
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