Which of the Following Organs Both Uses and Exports Fatty

Question

Which of the following organs both uses and exports fatty acids as a fuel source?
A) Resting skeletal muscle
B) Liver
C) Adipose tissue
D) Heart muscle
E) B and C

Accepted Answer

The liver not only uses fatty acids for its own energy needs but also exports them to other organs. Adipose tissue releases fatty acids into the bloodstream, which can be used by other tissues as a fuel source.