Which of the following is a feature of fat metabolism?
a. Cholesterol is stored primarily on the surface of veins
b. High-density lipoproteins represent the major transport vehicle for delivering fat to the adipose cells
c. Fat storage is highly efficient due to the rapid uptake of the intact triglyceride molecule by adipose cells
d. Triglycerides in the blood must first be broken down to monoglycerides, fatty acids, and glycerol prior to uptake by the adipose cells
d
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adolescent boys. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Premilk, which is rich in immune factors and protein, is also called
A. prolactin. B. colostrum. C. lactation. D. oxytocin.
The growing or shrinking of fat cells is influenced by
A) hunger. B) enzymes. C) appetite. D) environmental cues.
Food insecurity is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
a. poor psychological and cognitive functioning. b. poverty caused food insecurity for more than 41 million Americans in 2016. c. decreased chronic disease risk. d. substandard academic achievement.