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Where do medium-chain fatty acids drain directly into?
Where do medium-chain fatty acids drain directly into?
- Body tissues
- The lymphatic vessels
- The liver
- Blood vessels of the villi (correct)
Which enzyme on the surface of blood vessels near lipid-desiring tissues promotes the uptake of lipoprotein contents into cells?
Which enzyme on the surface of blood vessels near lipid-desiring tissues promotes the uptake of lipoprotein contents into cells?
- Glucagon
- Leptin
- Insulin
- Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) (correct)
What is the main triglyceride delivery system from the liver?
What is the main triglyceride delivery system from the liver?
- IDL - Intermediate density lipoprotein
- LDL - Low-density lipoprotein
- VLDL - Very low-density lipoprotein (correct)
- HDL - High-density lipoprotein
Where are the components of chylomicrons broken down?
Where are the components of chylomicrons broken down?
Which lipoprotein has far fewer relative triglycerides compared to VLDL and is proportionally higher in cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein has far fewer relative triglycerides compared to VLDL and is proportionally higher in cholesterol?
What is the main dietary source of lipids?
What is the main dietary source of lipids?
Which lipoprotein primarily delivers cholesterol to body cells?
Which lipoprotein primarily delivers cholesterol to body cells?
Where are lipids carried by lipoproteins ultimately dropped off as needed?
Where are lipids carried by lipoproteins ultimately dropped off as needed?
What is a characteristic of lipids that affects their transport in the body?
What is a characteristic of lipids that affects their transport in the body?
What type of fat intake is associated with an increase in LDL and higher CVD risk?
What type of fat intake is associated with an increase in LDL and higher CVD risk?
What action does lingual lipase perform in lipid digestion?
What action does lingual lipase perform in lipid digestion?
Which enzyme continues the lipid digestion process in the stomach?
Which enzyme continues the lipid digestion process in the stomach?
What is the role of bile in lipid digestion?
What is the role of bile in lipid digestion?
Where is bile produced and stored in the body?
Where is bile produced and stored in the body?
What is the function of micelles in lipid digestion?
What is the function of micelles in lipid digestion?
What is the main purpose of a lipoprotein?
What is the main purpose of a lipoprotein?
Why are the outer shells of lipoproteins composed of phospholipids with embedded large proteins?
Why are the outer shells of lipoproteins composed of phospholipids with embedded large proteins?
Which type of lipoprotein has the highest content of triglycerides?
Which type of lipoprotein has the highest content of triglycerides?
Where are chylomicrons absorbed due to their size?
Where are chylomicrons absorbed due to their size?
What happens to the density of lipoproteins as they lose triglycerides?
What happens to the density of lipoproteins as they lose triglycerides?
What is the main dietary lipid covered in this chapter?
What is the main dietary lipid covered in this chapter?
How do lipids behave when dropped into water based on the provided information?
How do lipids behave when dropped into water based on the provided information?
What is the structure of triglycerides mentioned in Figure 6.1?
What is the structure of triglycerides mentioned in Figure 6.1?
How do saturated and unsaturated fatty acids differ?
How do saturated and unsaturated fatty acids differ?
Where are lipids transported after digestion in the small intestine?
Where are lipids transported after digestion in the small intestine?
In an energy positive state, what happens to excess dietary carbohydrates and proteins?
In an energy positive state, what happens to excess dietary carbohydrates and proteins?
What is the main component of human cell membranes?
What is the main component of human cell membranes?
What is the role of dietary lipids in vitamin absorption?
What is the role of dietary lipids in vitamin absorption?
What is the function of micelles and lipoproteins in lipid transport?
What is the function of micelles and lipoproteins in lipid transport?
What happens to lipids in adipose tissue when the body is in an energy deficit?
What happens to lipids in adipose tissue when the body is in an energy deficit?
Which molecules can be synthesized from cholesterol, a precursor for several key molecules in the body?
Which molecules can be synthesized from cholesterol, a precursor for several key molecules in the body?
What is a potential consequence for individuals who do not consume enough fat or have issues with fat absorption?
What is a potential consequence for individuals who do not consume enough fat or have issues with fat absorption?
Which signaling molecules are synthesized from Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids?
Which signaling molecules are synthesized from Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids?
Which receptors are highly expressed in the brain for the signaling molecules synthesized from essential fatty acids?
Which receptors are highly expressed in the brain for the signaling molecules synthesized from essential fatty acids?
What health issues can arise depending on which types of lipids an individual regularly consumes?
What health issues can arise depending on which types of lipids an individual regularly consumes?
What is the main role of the cardiovascular system in the body?
What is the main role of the cardiovascular system in the body?
Which types of lipids are discussed in the context of health-related issues like influencing health and disease in the text?
Which types of lipids are discussed in the context of health-related issues like influencing health and disease in the text?
What is the role of endocannabinoids in the body?
What is the role of endocannabinoids in the body?
Which type of deficiency are individuals at risk for if they have issues with fat absorption?
Which type of deficiency are individuals at risk for if they have issues with fat absorption?
What can lipids contribute to in terms of health based on several factors mentioned in the text?
What can lipids contribute to in terms of health based on several factors mentioned in the text?
