In Order for Short- and Medium-Chain Fatty Acids to Be

question 17

Multiple Choice

In order for short- and medium-chain fatty acids to be circulated away from the small intestine in the blood, they are first bound to _____.

• A)cholesterol
• B)vitamin D
• C)triglycerides
• D)albumin

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Definitions:

Cytoplasmic Extensions

Projections from the cell body which include structures like axons and dendrites in neurons, allowing for cell communication and interaction.

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue and are embedded in the bone matrix.

Foramen

A natural opening or passage, especially in bone, through which nerves and blood vessels may pass.

Fissure

A deep, narrow, elongated cleft or groove on the surface of an organ or tissue.