Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

Type _____ hyperlipoproteinemia is also known as familial chylomicronemia syndrome

The hormone lipoprotein lipase is regulated via positive feedback by _____ and apoprotein C-II

_____ is a PUFA containing 5 double bonds

_____-carbon steroids, such as DHEA and androstenedione, have androgenic activity and are precursors to estrogen

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is also known as familial hypertriglyceridemia

Acetyl-CoA is converted to _____ via the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase (fatty acid synthesis)

Apo B-_____ is found only on particles originating from the intestines, whereas Apo B-100 is found only on particles originating from the liver

On the cellular surface of hepatocytes, the LDL particle binds a _____ receptor via apoprotein B-100

The _____ receptor on the liver binds to ApoE of the chylomicron remnant, causing subsequent endocytosis

Gallstone chemistry most commonly seen is _____ cholesterol monohydrate

Hint: amorphous/crystalline