Question: Triglyceride molecules break up into___ and fatty acids in the small intestine.

Answer: monoglycerides

Question: Lipids or fats are not ____in water or blood.

Answer: soluble

Question: Chlyomicrons are transported from the intestine via the________system.

Answer: lymphatic

Question: Cholesterol can be returned to the___ and synthesized into ____. Bile is stored in the gallbladder or goes through the bile duct to the small intestine and assists in the emulsification of fat from food.

Answer: liver- bile

Question: LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol

Answer: transports cholesterol to cells

Question: Which lipoproteins transport cholesterol to cells?

Answer: LDLs

Question: Protein containing particles that transport lipids in the blood are called:

Answer: lipoproteins

Question: Excess fat from our diet is packaged in _________and transported directly from the intestines to the adipose tissue.

Answer: Chylomicrons

Question: The development of atherosclerosis begins with:

Answer: damage to the artery wall

Question: Which of the following statements is correct:

A) Cholesterol is used as a source of energy for cells

B) Triglycerides make up most of the lipids in our bodies and in our foods

C) Triglycerides are used to make hormones

D)Cholesterol makes up most of the lipids in our bodies and in our food

Answer: B