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What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?
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?
Where does chemical and mechanical digestion of lipids occur?
- Liver
- Mouth (correct)
- Intestine
- Stomach
What is the role of bile salts in lipid digestion?
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?
How are long-chain fatty acids absorbed?
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What is the product of β-oxidation of fatty acids?
What is the product of β-oxidation of fatty acids?
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What is the precursor for fatty acid synthesis?
What is the precursor for fatty acid synthesis?
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What is the function of ketone bodies?
What is the function of ketone bodies?
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Where are ketone bodies produced?
Where are ketone bodies produced?
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