Description : Fluidity of membranes is increased by the following constituent except (A) Polyunsaturated fatty acids (B) Saturated fatty acids (C) Integral proteins (D) Cholesterol
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Predominant fatty acids in meat are (A) Saturated (B) Monounsaturated (C) Polyunsaturated (D) Mono and poly-unsaturated
Description : Which of the following can be oxidized by β-oxidation pathway? (A) Saturated fatty acids (B) Monosaturated fatty acids (C) Polyunsaturated fatty acids (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Animal fat is in general (A) Poor in saturated and rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (B) Rich in saturated and poor in polyunsaturated fatty acids (C) Rich in saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (D) Poor in saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
Last Answer : B
Description : Specific drug therapy to lower serum triglycerides (TG) in a subject with normal LDL-cholesterol level is indicated: A. In all subjects with serum TG> 150 mg/dl B. In subjects with existing coronary artery disease and serum TG ... < 40 mg/dl and serum TG > 150 mg/dl D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Last Answer : D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct
Description : Which of the following hypolipidemic drugs is most effective in raising HDL-cholesterol level and lowers serum triglycerides: A. Nicotinic acid B. Fenofibrate C. Cholestyramine D. Pravastatin
Last Answer : A. Nicotinic acid
Description : The major lipid in chylomicrons is (A) Triglycerides (B) Phospholipids (C) Cholesterol (D) Free fatty acids
Description : Oils having more than 50 % polyunsaturated fatty acids include all of the following except (A) Groundnut oil (B) Soyabean oil (C) Sunflower oil (D) Safflower oil
Description : Egg is rich in all of the following except (A) Cholesterol (B) Saturated fatty acids (C) Ascorbic acid (D) Calcium
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids involves the enzyme systems: (A) Acyl transferase and hydratase (B) Desaturase and elongase (C) Ketoacyl-CoA reductase and hydratase (D) Dihydroxyacetone phosphate
Description : Vitamin E protects the polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation by molecular oxygen in the formation of (A) Superoxide (B) Peroxide (C) Trioxide (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Vitamin E protects (A) Polyunsaturated fatty acids against aperoxidation (B) Vitamin A and carotenes against oxidation (C) Lung tissue against atmospheric pollutants (D) All of these
Description : The desaturation and chain elongation system of polyunsaturated fatty acids are greatly diminished in the absence of (A) Insulin (B) Glycagon (C) Epinephrine (D) Thyroxine
Description : Propionyl CoA is formed on oxidation of (A) Monounsaturated fatty acids (B) Polyunsaturated fatty acids (C) Fatty acids with odd number of carbon atoms (D) None of these FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 83
Description : The percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids in butter is (A) 60 (B) 37 (C) 25 (D) 3
Description : The percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids in soyabean oil is (A) 62 (B) 10 (C) 3 (D) 2
Description : Name polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Last Answer : Linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic acids.
Description : Name some polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Description : Saliva contains a lipase which acts on triglycerides having (A) Short chain fatty acids (B) Medium chain fatty acids (C) Long chain fatty acids (D) All of these
Description : Hypolipidemic drugs reduce serum cholesterol and triacylglycerol. The effect of clofibrate is attributed to (A) Block in absorption from G.I.T. (B) Decrease in secretion of triacylglycerol and cholesterol ... by liver (C) Block in the reabsorption of bile acids (D) Decreased synthesis of cholesterol
Description : Lovastatin and mevastatin lower (A) Serum triglycerides (B) Serum cholesterol (C) Serum phospholipids (D) All of these
Description : Gemfibrozil has the following features except: A. It lowers plasma LDL cholesterol to a greater extent than triglycerides B. It tends to raise plasma HDL-cholesterol level C. It is a first ... type III, type IV and type V hyperlipoproteinemia D. It reduces the incidence of myocardial infarctio
Last Answer : A. It lowers plasma LDL cholesterol to a greater extent than triglycerides
Description : The major source of cholesterol in arterial smooth muscle cells is from (A) IDL (B) LDL (C) HDL (D) Chylomicrons FATS AND FATTY ACID METABOLISM 101
Description : Increased serum levels of which of the following may be associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis? (a) Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) (b) Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) (c) Intermediate – density lipoproteins (IDL) (d) High-density lipoproteins (HDL) (e) Cholesterol
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Free fatty acids released from adipose tissue are transported in blood by (A) Albumin (B) VLDL (C) LDL (D) HDL
Description : Carnitine is required for the transport of (A) Triglycerides out of liver (B) Triglycerides into mitochondria (C) Short chain fatty acids into mitochondria (D) Long chain fatty acids into mitochondria
Description : Salivary lipase converts dietary triglycerides into (A) Diglycerides and fatty acids (B) Monoglycerides and fatty acids (C) Glycerol and fatty acids (D) All of these
Description : Lipids are stored in the body mainly in the form of (A) Phospholipids (B) Glycolipids (C) Triglycerides (D) Fatty acids
Description : Which one of the following is a false statement about atopic eczema? a) It commonly begins by drug reaction. b) Super-added herpes simplex infection is a serious complication. c) The serum IgE ... . d) The skin lesions are typically itchy. e) Treatment with systemic steroids is often necessary.
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : The requirement of vitamin E is increased with greater intake of (A) Carbohydrates (B) Proteins (C) Polyunsaturated fat (D) Saturated fat
Description : Triglycerides are transported from liver to extrahepatic tissues by (A) Chylomicrons (B) VLDL (C) HDL (D) LDL
Description : What are some diets for people who suffer from having high triglycerides?
Last Answer : High triglyceride levels can result from eating an excess of fatty and sugary foods, being severely overweight, or drinking too much alcohol. Thus, cutting back on alcohol and fatty-sugary foods, as well as exercising, can help decrease triglyceride levels.
Description : The desaturation and chain elongation system of polyunsaturated fatty acid are enhanced by (A) Insulin (B) Glucagon (C) Epinephrine (D) Thyroxine
Description : In glycerophospholipids, a polyunsaturated fatty acid is commonly attached to which of the following carbon atom of glycerol? (A) Carbon 1 (B) Carbon 2 (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Description : Which of the following is omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid? (A) Linoleic acid (B) α-Linolenic acid (C) γ-Linolenic acid (D) Arachidonic acid
Description : Which of the following is a polyunsaturated fatty acid? (A) Palmitic acid (B) Palmitoleic acid (C) Linoleic acid (D) Oleic acid
Description : The free fatty acids in blood are (A) Stored in fat depots (B) Mainly bound to β-lipoproteins (C) Mainly bound to serum albumin (D) Metabolically most inactive
Description : The ‘free fatty acids’ (FFA) of plasma: (A) metabolically inert (B) mainly bound to β-lipoproteins (C) stored in the fat (D) mainly bound to serum albumin
Description : All the following saturated fatty acids are present in buffer except (A) Butyric acid (B) Capryllic acid (C) Caproic acid (D) Capric acid
Description : An Afro-Carribean male aged 48 years presents with gradual onset of exertional dyspnoea, non productive cough, malaise, weight loss and polyarthralgia. Schirmers test indicates a dry eye. X-ray ... 2) Serum phosphorus 3) Urea and electrolytes 4) Thallium Scan 5) Quantitative Immunoglobulins.
Last Answer : Answers-4 This condition is sarcoidosis. Serum calcium, Serum phosphorus, Chem7 and Chem 20 and Quantitative Immunoglobulins are all used in establishing the diagnosis. Gallium scan is helpful in ... areas of poor perfusion. It is particularly used in cardiology to detect areas of ischaemia.
Description : A 60-year-old man was diagnosed last year with adenocarcinoma of the lung, and a 4 cm mass lesion was treated with a right lower lobectomy. He now has an ... 2) Membranous glomerulonephritis 3) Minimal change glomerulonephritis 4) Nodular glomerulosclerosis 5) Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Last Answer : Answers-2 Most cases of membranous GN are idiopathic, but in some patients there is a history of an infection or a malignancy (usually lung) with antigenemia.
Description : Changes in serum high density lipoproteins (HDL) are more truly reflected by those of (A) HDL-1 (B) HDL-2 (C) HDL-3 (D) HDLC
Description : Fatty acids are a major energy source for the body. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the use of fatty acids as an energy source? a. Fatty acids are stored in ... 25% of total nonprotein caloric needs supplied via total parenteral nutrition should be in the form of fat
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d In most tissues, fatty acids are readily oxidized for energy. They are especially important energy sources for the heart, liver and skeletal muscle. In ... administered to patients receiving total parenteral nutrition should comprise about 5-30% of total nonprotein caloric needs
Description : Membrane lipids of chillsensitive plants contain - (1) low proportion of saturated fatty acids. (2) low proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. (3) equal proportion of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. (4) high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
Last Answer : (4) high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. Explanation: The membranes of chill sensitive plants have been found to have about a 2:1 ratio of unsaturated to saturated fatty ... increases and the critical temperature decreases when chill-sensitive plants are acclimated to a low temperature.
Description : Vegetable oils contain large quantity of glycerides of unsaturated acids. When the vegetable oils contain high amount of saturated fatty acids, it is termed as __________ oil. (A) Drying (B) Semi-drying (C) Non-drying (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Non-drying
Description : Membrane lipids of chillsensitive plants contain (1) low proportion of saturated fatty acids. (2) low proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. (3) equal proportion of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. (4) high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
Last Answer : high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
Description : Fatty liver is caused due to accumulation of (A) Fatty acids (B) Cholesterol (C) Phospholipids (D) Triacylglycerol
Description : Very low density lipoproteins are relatively rich in (A) Cholesterol (B) Triacyl glycerol (C) Free fatty acids (D) Phospholipids
Description : The acetyl CoA formed on β-oxidation of all long chain fatty acids is metabolized under normal circumstances to (A) CO2 and water (B) Cholesterol (C) Fatty acids (D) Ketone bodies
Description : CTP is required for the synthesis of (A) Fatty acids (B) Proteins (C) Phospholipids (D) Cholesterol