Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

_____ increases testosterone synthesis by stimulating the enzyme cholesterol desmolase

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

Increased levels of cholesterol inside the hepatocyte leads to _____ activity of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase

Triglycerides in chylomicrons are hydrolyzed by the enzyme _____, releasing free fatty acids

Acetyl-CoA is converted to _____ via the enzyme HMG-CoA synthase (ketogenesis)

Once in the vicinity of the liver, the chylomicron remnant binds the _____ receptor via apoprotein E

17-hydroxypregnenolone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 17,20-lyase

The enzyme _____ may convert cholesterol to cholesterol ester in the blood in the presence of apoprotein A (found on HDL)

Apoprotein _____ mediates chylomicron remnant uptake in the liver

_____ is characterized by a deficiency of apolipoprotein B-48 and B-100