What is the most likely explanation for the fatty liver that develops from protein deficiency?
a. Increased uptake of circulating fats
b. Increased absorption of dietary fats
c. Inability of adipose tissue to remove circulating fats
d. Inability of the liver to synthesize lipoproteins for fat export
e. Paradoxical storage of fats
Question 2
Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?
a. Caries development resulting from frequent use of non-sterile bottles and nipples.
b. Bacterial attack of teeth due to severe tooth misalignment from sucking on oversized bottle nipples.
c. Marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle.
d. Tooth decay resulting from constant exposure to food due to inability of the infant to swallow normally.
e. Tooth decay resulting from the rubbing of the nipple against the teeth and consequent thinning of enamel.
Protein degradation via the proteasome
Modular nature of protein domains.
Chemical similarities between oxidation and synthesis of a fatty acid
Vegetable oils are good sources of essential fatty acids
Protein Metabolism
Action of FMRP protein in normal and fragile-X cells