The enzyme that stimulates the breakdown of triglycerides and the release of fatty acids from adipocytes is:
a. pancreatic lipase.
b. lipoprotein lipase.
c. hormone-sensitive lipase.
d. carnitine acyl transferase.
c
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a. Calcium and Phosphorous b. Vitamins A and B6 c. Iron and Zinc d. Vitamins E and K
Pancreatic enzymes and bile are released into the duodenum in response to _____
a. cholecystokinin (CCK) b. pancreatic amylase c. secretin d. pepsin
How many fatty acids does a phospholipid contain?
a. one b. two c. three d. four
Brian is a 21-year-old Caucasian student who is in his last year of college. Though he is a good student, it has been Brian's practice since freshman year to binge drink on weekends, typically consuming more than a six-pack of beer on Friday and Saturday nights. Brian is 5'11" tall; has weighed about the same, 195 lbs., for the past few years; and is fairly muscular and athletic in his build. He
eats most meals in the cafeteria, but despite access to homemade foods, he eats few vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and his diet is high in fat and salt. The only snacks he consumes are from the vending machine, and he usually washes down a bag of corn chips with a soda, or grabs a burger, fries, and beer when out on weekends. He doesn't take any medications and has no significant medical history. A recent physical examination in preparation for basketball season revealed no remarkable physical findings except muscle aches since restarting weight lifting and new-onset stomach pain, which the doctor assesses to be gastritis. A lipid profile found his triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol to be elevated. His blood pressure is slightly elevated. He has a family history of hypertension, stroke, and alcohol abuse. The doctor asked Brian to return for regular blood pressure checks, and in the mean time, to cut back on alcohol to a reasonable amount, which at maximum is: a. 12 ounces of beer per day. b. 24 ounces of beer per day. c. 36 ounces of beer per day. d. 48 ounces of beer per day.