| 1. | In the liver, chylomicron particles release triglycerides and some cholesterol.
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| 2. | The hydrolyzed chylomicrons are now called " chylomicron remnants ".
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| 3. | The hydrolyzed chylomicrons are now called " chylomicron remnants ".
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| 4. | The chylomicron at this stage is then considered mature.
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| 5. | Once in the blood, chylomicrons are subject to delipidation by lipoprotein lipase.
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| 6. | These chylomicrons are then secreted into the lymphatics and circulated to the liver.
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| 7. | Dietary fats are packaged by intestine into triglyceride-rich lipoproteins called chylomicrons.
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| 8. | From this breakdown, smaller particles of emulsified fats called chylomicrons are produced.
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| 9. | The thoracic duct empties the chylomicrons into the bloodstream via the left subclavian vein.
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| 10. | Low levels of plasma chylomicron are also characteristic.
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