Chylomicrons are too large to enter capillaries directly. Chylomicrons enter lacteals, travel through lymphatic vessels and enter the ________.
a. all answer choices are correct
b. lymph tissue
c. digestive system
d. bloodstream
Answer: d. bloodstream
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The average calorie intake that is needed to maintain energy balance based on one's height, weight, gender, and physical activity is known as __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic related to the fat content in food?
a. High-fat foods are energy dense. b. Fat has a weak effect on satiation. c. Eating high-fat foods typically leads to underconsumption of kcalories. d. In the small intestine fat triggers release of a hormone that inhibits food intake.
Xenical (orlistat) produces weight loss by:
a. partially blocking fat absorption. b. increasing metabolic rate. c. enhancing satiety. d. melting fat.
The liver needs vitamin K to ________.
A. store glycogen B. metabolize alcohol C. synthesize prothrombin D. process calcium