Phospholipid Degradation and Hormonal Control of Lipid Digestion
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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?

  • 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?

  • Erythrocytes
  • Hepatocytes
  • Neurons
  • Adipocytes (correct)

Where is glycerol released from TAG primarily used according to the text?

<p>Liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to chylomicron remnants after most of the TAG has been removed?

<p>Bind to receptors on the liver, endocytosed, and hydrolyzed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of chylomicron remnants as mentioned in the text?

<p>Glucose molecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of glycerol 3-phosphate produced by the liver from glycerol according to the text?

<p>Enters glycolysis or gluconeogenesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells have the capability to oxidize fatty acids to produce energy?

<p>Most cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of TAG molecules in adipocytes as per the text?

<p>Storage of fatty acids until needed by the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are chylomicron remnants finally broken down after binding to receptors on the liver?

<p>Hydrolyzed into their component parts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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