Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Can glucocorticosteroids still be produced if there is absence of cholesterol desmolase, 21-hydroxylase, 11-hydroxylase, or 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase? _____

Which androgen is associated with prostate growth? _____

The Fe3+ iron in the plasma is bound to _____ for transport in the blood

Which part of Lipopolysaccharide is highly toxic and triggers cytokine release?_____

What type of bond exists between fatty acids and glycerol (e.g. triglycerides)? _____

Which lipid transport enzyme is responsible for the degradation of triglycerides in the chylomicrons and VLDLs? _____

What is the main component of chylomicrons?_____

Biliary tract diseases (e.g. PBC, PSC) are associated with _____ serum cholesterol

Initially, VLDLs only express apoprotein _____

Glucocorticoids increase peripheral _____, which provides more glycerol to the liver for gluconeogenesis