Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

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

_____ is an altered form of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that contains the apo B-100 portion of LDL linked to apo a

Gallstone chemistry most commonly seen is _____ cholesterol monohydrate

Hint: amorphous/crystalline

The serum lipoproteins elevated in type III familial dyslipidemia (dysbetalipoproteinemia) are _____ and IDL (VLDL remnants).

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

_____ is a PUFA containing 5 double bonds

In the liver, bile acids are conjugated to the amino acids _____ or taurine to form bile salts

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

_____ causes atherosclerosis whereas apolipoprotein-A prevents atherosclerosis

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