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What is the primary function of chylomicrons in the body?
How are absorbed lipids utilized by tissues?
What is the main component of the hydrophobic core of chylomicrons?
What is the primary site of lipid absorption?
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What is the term for the presence of excess bulky, whitish, and offensive fat in stool?
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What is the function of apo A and apo B-48 proteins in chylomicrons?
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What is a possible cause of deficiency of pancreatic lipase?
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What is the function of Orlistate?
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What is the normal range of total plasma lipids?
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What is the hydrophobic core of lipoproteins composed of?
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What is the purpose of measuring the proportion of HDL and LDL?
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What is the consequence of bile salt deficiency?
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Which lipase is the main digestive enzyme in adults?
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What is the primary function of pancreatic lipase?
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What are the components of micelles?
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Where do long chain fatty acids get esterified in intestinal epithelial cells?
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What is the fate of bile salts, glycerol, and short and medium chain fatty acids in the intestinal epithelial cells?
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What is the role of intestinal lipase?
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