Lipid Digestion and Metabolism
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Lipid Digestion and Metabolism

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What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?

  • Structural component of cell membranes
  • Hormone production
  • Protein synthesis
  • Energy production when glucose is unavailable (correct)

    • Where does chemical and mechanical digestion of lipids occur?

  • Liver
  • Mouth (correct)
  • Intestine
  • Stomach

    • What is the role of bile salts in lipid digestion?

  • Breaking down lipids into fatty acids
  • Emulsifying lipids to facilitate digestion (correct)
  • Stimulating the release of gastric lipase
  • Inhibiting lipolytic enzymes

    • How are long-chain fatty acids absorbed?

    <p>By mixed micelle formation with bile salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of β-oxidation of fatty acids?

    <p>Acetyl-CoA, FADH2, and NADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the precursor for fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>Acetyl-CoA and NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ketone bodies?

    <p>Energy source when glucose is not readily available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are ketone bodies produced?

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

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