Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

Apoprotein _____ is a cofactor and activator of the enzyme LPL (lipoprotein lipase)

Hepatocytes synthesize _____ using the rate-limiting enzyme HMG CoA reductase

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ delivers cholesterol esters directly to the liver via scavenger receptor B-1 receptors

Pregnenolone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 17-hydroxylase

17-hydroxyprogesterone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 21-hydroxylase

One mechanism by which insulin stimulates lipogenesis is by _____ the levels of intracellular cAMP

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is also known as Dysbetalipoproteinemia

Glucocerebroside is converted to _____ via the enzyme glucocerebrosidase (β-glucosidase)

Corticosterone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme aldosterone synthase

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is due to hepatic overproduction of VLDL