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What is the primary function of thyroid hormone in triacylglycerol metabolism?
What is the primary function of thyroid hormone in triacylglycerol metabolism?
- Regulating the synthesis of fatty acids
- Enhancing the storage of triacylglycerols in adipose tissue
- Inhibiting the breakdown of lipids in the liver
- Stimulating the oxidation of cholesterol and its conversion to bile acids (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of fatty liver?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fatty liver?
- Increased breakdown of fatty acids
- Accumulation of phospholipids in the liver
- Decreased synthesis of cholesterol
- Extensive accumulation of lipids, mostly as triacylglycerols (correct)
What is the primary source of acetyl CoA for cholesterol synthesis?
What is the primary source of acetyl CoA for cholesterol synthesis?
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction (correct)
- Fatty acid β-oxidation
- Aerobic glycolysis
- Ketogenic amino acid breakdown
Which of the following is NOT a fate of acetyl CoA?
Which of the following is NOT a fate of acetyl CoA?
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What is the result of a mutation in the receptor gene leading to defective synthesis of the receptor and/or defective binding to LDLs?
What is the result of a mutation in the receptor gene leading to defective synthesis of the receptor and/or defective binding to LDLs?
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What is the primary role of adipose tissue in lipid metabolism?
What is the primary role of adipose tissue in lipid metabolism?
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What is the fate of acetyl CoA in the liver during fasting?
What is the fate of acetyl CoA in the liver during fasting?
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Which of the following is a dietary factor that contributes to hypercholesterolemia?
Which of the following is a dietary factor that contributes to hypercholesterolemia?
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What is the primary source of acetyl CoA for fatty acid synthesis?
What is the primary source of acetyl CoA for fatty acid synthesis?
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What is the result of obstructive jaundice on lipid metabolism?
What is the result of obstructive jaundice on lipid metabolism?
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