Which Is the Correct Term for the Micelle-Like Structures Which

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct term for the micelle-like structures which transport triglycerides in the bloodstream after digestion?

• A)very low-density lipoproteins
• B)low-density lipoproteins
• C)high-density lipoproteins
• D)liposomes
• E)chylomicrons

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Definitions:

Abdominal Viscera

The internal organs within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach, liver, intestines, and others.

Capillaries

Small blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.

Splenic Vein

A blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen, pancreatic veins, and the short gastric veins, and empties into the portal vein.

Hepatic Portal Vein

The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver for filtering and processing.