Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

24. Metabolism and Nutrition

Fatty Acid Oxidation

Anatomy & Physiology

24. Metabolism and Nutrition

Fatty Acid Oxidation

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What must occur before fatty acids can be metabolized in the process of fatty acid oxidation?

Activation by coenzyme A to form acyl-CoA

Reduction to form alcohols

Conversion into glucose

Formation of triglycerides

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Understand the process of fatty acid oxidation: Fatty acid oxidation is a metabolic pathway that breaks down fatty acids to generate acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle to produce energy.

Identify the initial step required for fatty acid oxidation: Before fatty acids can be metabolized, they must be activated. This involves the conversion of fatty acids into acyl-CoA.

Explain the activation process: Fatty acids are activated by the enzyme acyl-CoA synthetase, which catalyzes the attachment of coenzyme A (CoA) to the fatty acid, forming acyl-CoA.

Discuss the role of coenzyme A: Coenzyme A is crucial for the activation process as it helps in forming a thioester bond with the fatty acid, making it reactive and ready for subsequent steps in the oxidation pathway.

Clarify why other options are incorrect: Reduction to form alcohols, conversion into glucose, and formation of triglycerides are not part of the initial activation step required for fatty acid oxidation.