Adipose tissue metabolism — Flashcards

Where does the energy to power gluconeogenesis come from in a starvation state?

The triglycerides inside the VLDL are broken down into _____ by lipoprotein lipase in the vicinity of the adipocytes (or peripheral tissue)

The triglycerides inside the chylomicron are broken down into _____ by lipoprotein lipase in the vicinity of the adipocytes (or peripheral tissue)

Which enzyme is responsible for the degradation of triglycerides in the small intestine? _____

Which enzyme is responsible for the mobilization (degradation) of triglycerides stored in adipocytes? _____

Glucocorticoids increase peripheral _____, which provides more glycerol to the liver for gluconeogenesis

Free fatty acids can be converted back to _____ and stored in adipose tissue

lipoamide

Where does fatty acid oxidation take place?

Where does fatty acid synthesis take place?