Metabolism of Free Fatty Acids Lecture Summary

Which molecule transports free fatty acids to tissues like muscle for energy production?

Why can't plasma free fatty acids be used for fuel by red blood cells?

In which organelle are fatty acids oxidized for energy production?

What is the fate of over 50% of fatty acids released from adipose tissue?

Under what conditions does beta-oxidation of fatty acids increase?

Which step must occur for beta-oxidation of fatty acids to take place?

What is the primary form in which fatty acids are stored in white adipose tissue?

What enzyme initiates the process of lipolysis by generating diacylglycerol?

What is the preferred substrate for Hormone Sensitive Lipase (HSL) in the process of lipolysis?

Which hormones activate the process of lipolysis?

What are the end products of lipolysis?

How many kilocalories per gram are yielded from the complete oxidation of fatty acids, compared to proteins or carbohydrates?

What is the first step in the activation of fatty acids upon entering a cell?

Which enzyme is responsible for converting fatty acids to their active form CoA derivative in the cytosol?

Why does translocation of fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane occur?

In a-oxidation of fatty acids, what is released one at a time during the process?

Which organelle is involved in omega (ω) oxidation of fatty acids?

What is required for the omega oxidation of fatty acids to take place?