Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

In the ovaries, _____ cells synthesize pregnenolone from cholesterol via the enzyme cholesterol desmolase

Galactocerebroside is converted to _____ via the enzyme galactocerebrosidase

HMG CoA reductase is stimulated by _____ and thyroxine (T4)

_____ is a protease produced by the liver that leads to degradation of hepatocyte LDL receptors

HMG CoA is converted to _____ via the enzyme HMG CoA reductase (cholesterol synthesis)

_____ increases testosterone synthesis by stimulating the enzyme cholesterol desmolase

As surfactant production is increased (fetal lung maturation), _____ levels increase, while sphingomyelin levels remain constant

In the blood, VLDLs pick up apoprotein _____ and E from circulating HDL

Progesterone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 21-hydroxylase

The first step in all pathways of adrenocortical hormone synthesis is the conversion of _____ to pregnenolone by the enzyme cholesterol desmolase