Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

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

One function of bile is excretion of _____

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

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

What is the main component of chylomicrons?_____

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

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

_____ are a physical complex of lipids and proteins (apoproteins)

What type of enzyme cleaves triglyceride ester bonds?_____

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