10 Questions
What is the primary synthesis site of the enzyme mentioned in the text?
Adipocytes and muscle cells
What is the fate of free fatty acids derived from the hydrolysis of TAG according to the text?
Direct entry into adjacent muscle cells or adipocytes, or transport in the blood
Which cell type can reesterify free fatty acids to produce TAG molecules?
Adipocytes
Where is glycerol released from TAG primarily used according to the text?
Liver
What happens to chylomicron remnants after most of the TAG has been removed?
Bind to receptors on the liver, endocytosed, and hydrolyzed
Which of the following is NOT a component of chylomicron remnants as mentioned in the text?
Glucose molecules
What is the fate of glycerol 3-phosphate produced by the liver from glycerol according to the text?
Enters glycolysis or gluconeogenesis
Which cells have the capability to oxidize fatty acids to produce energy?
Most cells
What is one of the main functions of TAG molecules in adipocytes as per the text?
Storage of fatty acids until needed by the body
How are chylomicron remnants finally broken down after binding to receptors on the liver?
Hydrolyzed into their component parts
Learn about the process of phospholipid degradation, where Phospholipase A2 removes a fatty acid from carbon 2 of a phospholipid, leading to the formation of lysophospholipid. Explore how pancreatic juice and hormonal control play a role in lipid digestion in the small intestine.
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