Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

The serum lipoproteins elevated in type III familial dyslipidemia (dysbetalipoproteinemia) are _____ and IDL (VLDL remnants).

_____ is released from the phospholipid cell membrane by the enzyme phospholipase A2

Fatty acid synthesis predominantly occurs in the _____, lactating mammary glands (women), and adipose tissue

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is characterized by a 'creamy' layer in supernatant

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is due to either:- absent or defective LDL receptors - defective Apo B-100

In extrahepatic tissues, acetoacetate is activated to _____ via the enzyme thiophorase (ketone body metabolism)

Peroxisomal beta-oxidation of VLCFAs lead to the formation of _____ and H2O2

Fatty acid synthesis requires _____, which is provided directly from citrate

Type _____ lipoproteinemia is due to a LPL or apo-CII deficiency

In the _____ cells of the ovary, androstenedione is converted to testosterone via the enzyme 17-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase