The function of low-density lipoprotein is to:
a. carry cholesterol and triglycerides from the cells in the liver to other cells in the body.
b. transport intact protein more easily through the blood.
c. move cholesterol back to the liver for breakdown.
d. deliver lipids into the portal vein.
a
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The bones of the skeleton are made from which two types of osseous tissue?
A. primary bone and secondary bone B. osseous bone and spongy bone C. compact bone and bone marrow D. chondrocytes and osteocytes E. cortical bone and trabecular bone
Which of the following substances have hormonelike functions in the body?
A. Chylomicrons B. Prostaglandins C. Trans fats D. Fatty acids
Fat that enters the small intestine is ____
a. immediately digested by enzymes from the pancreas b. immediately emulsified by bile from the gallbladder c. absorbed as is through the villi packaged as a chylomicron d. trapped in fiber and carried out of the body e. transported to the large intestine where digestion begins
Which of the following statements is true?
A. As we age, we need more vitamin D and more kilocalories. B. As we age, we need more vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. C. As we age, we need less vitamin D and fewer kilocalories. D. As we age, we need less vitamin D and more kilocalories.