LIPIDS: DIGESTION AND METABOLISM (FINALS)
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- Q1Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids in the body?Insulating vital organsRegulating body temperatureStoring energySupporting cell structure30s
- Q2Where does the majority of lipid digestion occur?Small intestineEsophagusStomachMouth30s
- Q3What enzyme is responsible for breaking down lipids in the small intestine?AmylasePepsinPancreatic lipaseTrypsin30s
- Q4Where are lipids primarily absorbed in the digestive system?Small intestineEsophagusLarge intestineStomach30s
- Q5What is the final product of lipid digestion?MonosaccharidesFatty acids and glycerolAmino acidsNucleic acids30s
- Q6Which organ produces bile to aid in lipid digestion?GallbladderPancreasStomachLiver30s
- Q7What is the primary function of bile in lipid digestion?TransportAbsorptionEnzymatic breakdownEmulsification30s
- Q8What is the primary site of absorption for digested lipids?LiverStomachSmall intestineColon30s
- Q9Which lipase is responsible for the digestion of dietary fats?Intestinal lipaseSalivary lipaseLingual lipaseGastric lipase30s
- Q10Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting dietary lipids through the bloodstream?High-density lipoprotein (HDL)Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)ChylomicronsVery-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)30s
- Q11What are ketone bodies?Carbohydrates stored in the liverLipids converted into glucoseProteins synthesized by the pancreasMolecules produced during the breakdown of fatty acids30s
- Q12Which organ is primarily responsible for ketogenesis?BrainKidneyPancreasLiver30s
- Q13What is the main purpose of ketone bodies in the body?To provide an alternative fuel source for the brainTo convert lipids into carbohydratesTo synthesize proteins in the musclesTo store excess glucose in the liver30s
- Q14What are the three types of ketone bodies?Cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipidsAcetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoneGlyceraldehyde, pyruvate, lactateGlucose, fructose, galactose30s
- Q15What is the primary source of fatty acids used for ketone body production?Pancreatic tissueMuscle tissueLiver tissueAdipose tissue30s