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What is the primary synthesis site of the enzyme mentioned in the text?
What is the primary synthesis site of the enzyme mentioned in the text?
- Liver and kidney cells
- Pancreatic cells
- Adipocytes and muscle cells (correct)
- Intestinal cells
What is the fate of free fatty acids derived from the hydrolysis of TAG according to the text?
What is the fate of free fatty acids derived from the hydrolysis of TAG according to the text?
- Conversion into glycerol by the liver
- Direct entry into adjacent muscle cells or adipocytes, or transport in the blood (correct)
- Storage in the liver for future use
- Immediate oxidation to produce energy
Which cell type can reesterify free fatty acids to produce TAG molecules?
Which cell type can reesterify free fatty acids to produce TAG molecules?
- Erythrocytes
- Hepatocytes
- Neurons
- Adipocytes (correct)
Where is glycerol released from TAG primarily used according to the text?
Where is glycerol released from TAG primarily used according to the text?
What happens to chylomicron remnants after most of the TAG has been removed?
What happens to chylomicron remnants after most of the TAG has been removed?
Which of the following is NOT a component of chylomicron remnants as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of chylomicron remnants as mentioned in the text?
What is the fate of glycerol 3-phosphate produced by the liver from glycerol according to the text?
What is the fate of glycerol 3-phosphate produced by the liver from glycerol according to the text?
Which cells have the capability to oxidize fatty acids to produce energy?
Which cells have the capability to oxidize fatty acids to produce energy?
What is one of the main functions of TAG molecules in adipocytes as per the text?
What is one of the main functions of TAG molecules in adipocytes as per the text?
How are chylomicron remnants finally broken down after binding to receptors on the liver?
How are chylomicron remnants finally broken down after binding to receptors on the liver?
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