Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

In the liver, bile acids are conjugated to the amino acids _____ or taurine to form bile salts

Apolipoprotein _____ is found on the lipoproteins LDL, IDL, and VLDL

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

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

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

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