Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Where in the cell does fatty acid synthesis occur?_____

What is the rate-limiting enzyme for cholesterol synthesis?_____

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

Placental _____ deficiency is the inability to synthesize estrogens from androgens

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

Pancreatic _____ are responsible for fat digestion in the small intestine

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

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

What is the effect of alcohol on HDL synthesis? _____

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