Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Which serum lipid is elevated in type IV familial dyslipidemia? _____

What is the purpose of conjugating bile acids in the liver? _____

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

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

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

Initially, VLDLs only express apoprotein _____

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

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

What is the main component of chylomicrons?_____

What type of enzyme cleaves triglyceride ester bonds?_____