ACHS NUT 301 MOD 5 KNOWLEDGE BUILDING QUIZ Questions With Complete Solutions

Where are abundant amounts of phospholipids found? correct answer: Cell membranes Which of the following is referred to as a secondary bile acid? correct answer: Lithocholic acid Phospholipids are the molecules found on the outer portion of a lipoprotein. correct answer: TRUE Which of the following nuclear receptors influences lipid metabolism? correct answer: PPARα or peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor FXR or farsenoid X receptor LXR or liver X receptor Correct Answer ALL OF THE ABOVE What are the most prevalent saturated fatty acids in the Western diet? correct answer: Palmitic acid and stearic acid Which of the following is a true statement? correct answer: Cis fatty acids kink or bend, and they are abundant in nature. HDL2 concentrations are positively related to the incidence of coronary artery disease. correct answer: False Linoleic acid could be harmful to human health because it is proinflammatory and may also lead to weight gain. correct answer: True Lipid metabolism is under the molecular control of a group of compounds called nuclear receptors. Which of the following types of nuclear receptors is involved in the production of bile? correct answer: FXR The main component of a chylomicron is triglycerides. correct answer: True Humans synthesize about ____ mg of cholesterol each day. correct answer: 700