The biosynthesis of fatty acids occurs in the _? _ of the cell? a. matrix b. mit

Question

The biosynthesis of fatty acids occurs in the _? _ of the cell? a. matrix b. mitochondria c. nucleus d. cytoplasm Where in the body are acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate primarily produced? a. muscle b. red blood cell c. muscle d. brain e. liver In the fatty acid synthetase system, acetyl CoA is converted back into a fatty acid. How many acetyl-CoAs are used in making an 18-carbon fatty acid? a. 10 b. 9 c. 18 d. 36 e. 8 What organ accounts for about 60% of the free glucose usage when the body is in the resting state? a. heart b. brain c. liver d. muscle e. adipose A key organ in regulating blood glucose levels is the a. heart b. liver c. adrenal cortex d. thyroid Which of the following hormones is secreted by the a-cells of the islets of Langerhans in response to increased blood glucose levels? a. cortisone b. insulin c. glucagon d. adrenalin e. epinephrine Which of the following hormones increases blood glucose levels by inducing the breakdown of glycogen and the production of glucose by gluconeogenesis? a. glucagon b. insulin c. cortisone d. adrenalin e. epinephrine

Explanation / Answer

26). In mytochondria.

27). Liver

28). 9

29). Brain.

30). Liver

31). Glucagon.

32). Epinephrine, glucagon

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.