FATS AND OTHER LIPIDS - NDT LEC

Saturated fats are _____ at room temperature.

• liquid

• gases

• plasma

• solid

This are fatty deposits/ build up in your arteries that causes atherosclerosis. These deposits are made up of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium and fibrin (a clotting material in the blood). As it builds up, the wall of the blood vessel thickens.

• Flake

• Plaque

• Cavity

• Lump

Which of the following is a source of unsaturated fat?

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Which vitamin deficiency due to fat malabsorption is most associated with bleeding disorders?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• VItamin K

• Vtamin E

Which of the following accurately describes a key physiological function of dietary and stored fats in humans?

• They are the main structural component of red blood cells.

• They provide insulation, cushion vital organs, and serve as an energy reserve.

• They stimulate renal filtration to increase urine production.

• They permanently suppress appetite through leptin signaling.

Which of the following best describes a critical physiological role of dietary and stored fats in the human body?

• They serve as the primary substrate for gluconeogenesis.

• They provide nitrogen for amino acid synthesis.

• They directly neutralize free radicals in cell membranes.

• They act as a concentrated energy source and vehicle for fat-soluble vitamins.

Which type of fatty acid makes up the majority of olive oil, contributing to its stability and cardioprotective effects?

• Saturated fatty acids

• Monounsaturated fatty acids

• Polyunsaturated fatty acids

• Trans Fats

Which of the following foods provides the highest amount of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), which are directly usable by the body without conversion from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)?

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Which lipid class is the primary storage form of fat in humans?

• Cholesterol

• Phospholipids

• Triacylgylcerols

• Free fatty acids

A 6-year-old child presents with dry, scaly skin, delayed wound healing, growth retardation, and signs of impaired cognitive development. Laboratory tests show normal overall fat intake but an imbalance in the dietary ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Which specific deficiency is most likely responsible for these clinical findings?

• General dietary fat deficiency

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  Cholesterol deficiency (hypocholesterolemia)

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  Vitamain K deficiency

• Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency