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What stimulates the degradation of triacylglycerols to release fatty acids and glycerol?
What stimulates the degradation of triacylglycerols to release fatty acids and glycerol?
- Estrogen
- Insulin
- Epinephrine (correct)
- Testosterone
How are fatty acids transported into the mitochondria for oxidation?
How are fatty acids transported into the mitochondria for oxidation?
- Via the acyl-carnitine/carnitine transporter (correct)
- By facilitated diffusion
- Through active transport
- By simple diffusion
What is produced in each round of β-oxidation of fatty acids?
What is produced in each round of β-oxidation of fatty acids?
- Glucose
- Lactic acid
- Acetyl CoA (correct)
- Glycerol
In comparison with glucose degradation, how does β-oxidation of fatty acids produce energy?
In comparison with glucose degradation, how does β-oxidation of fatty acids produce energy?
What is the main function of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)?
What is the main function of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)?
What is the primary role of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the body?
What is the primary role of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the body?
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) with regards to cholesterol transport?
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) with regards to cholesterol transport?
What happens to triacylglycerols when the diet contains more fatty acids than are immediately needed for fuel?
What happens to triacylglycerols when the diet contains more fatty acids than are immediately needed for fuel?
What is the defining feature of lipids?
What is the defining feature of lipids?
Which type of fatty acids contains no double bonds?
Which type of fatty acids contains no double bonds?
What are the principal stored energy molecules in the body?
What are the principal stored energy molecules in the body?
What is the precursor for steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D?
What is the precursor for steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D?
Where do triacylglycerols from the diet form lipid droplets during digestion?
Where do triacylglycerols from the diet form lipid droplets during digestion?
What type of molecule is cholesterol in terms of its polarity?
What type of molecule is cholesterol in terms of its polarity?
