Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Following binding of LDL to its LDL receptor, the ligand-receptor complex is endocytosed in _____-coated pits

Pancreatic _____ are responsible for fat digestion in the small intestine

Which lipoprotein mediates reverse cholesterol transport from the periphery to the liver? _____

What is the effect of alcohol on HDL synthesis? _____

The oil red O and sudan black stains are useful for staining _____

Thromboxane A2 is released upon platelet degranulation and causes platelet _____ and activation

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ deliver triglycerides directly from the liver to peripheral tissues

Placental _____ deficiency is the inability to synthesize estrogens from androgens

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ converts free cholesterol into cholesterol esters for transport by HDL

Which steroid synthesis enzyme deficiency results in salt wasting and hyponatremia due to lack of aldosterone? _____