Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Which lipoprotein is secreted by the liver and delivers hepatic TGs to peripheral tissue? _____

Blood & Inflammation (Dyslipidemia drugs) _____ are the main source of cholesterol delivery to peripheral tissues in the body

The bile salts and phospholipids in bile are _____ molecules, which allows for the emulsification and solubilization of lipids in an aqueous environment

In Krabbe disease, galactocerebroside and psychosine accumulate in _____ and destroy the myelin sheath

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ deliver triglycerides from the intestine to peripheral tissues

Which serum lipoprotein is elevated in type I hyperlipoproteinemia? _____

Which two organs produce nascent HDL? _____

Are fatty acids polar or nonpolar?_____

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ HDL particles contain LCAT-generated cholesterol esters

Patients with Refsum disease do not die early as they can be treated with a _____ restricted diet and plasmapheresis