Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

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

In the ovaries, _____ cells synthesize and secrete progesterone from pregnenolone via the enzyme 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

Apoprotein _____ binds the LDL receptor on the liver

_____ HDL is converted to HDL3 by the action of LCAT

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

Gallstone chemistry most commonly seen is _____ cholesterol monohydrate

Hint: amorphous/crystalline

_____ causes atherosclerosis whereas apolipoprotein-A prevents atherosclerosis

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

_____ adds triglycerides to nascent VLDL in the liver and to chylomicrons in the intestine.

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