Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

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

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

Apoprotein A-1 is a major component of _____ lipoprotein

Which type of HDL particles contain LCAT-generated cholesterol esters?

Which enzyme is responsible for the degradation of triglycerides in the small intestine? _____

Which enzymes (2) are unique to the zona fasciculata/reticularis and thus the glucocorticoid and androgen synthesis pathways?_____

Which serum lipoprotein is elevated in type I hyperlipoproteinemia? _____

Which lipoproteins transport dietary triglycerides from the intestine to peripheral tissues?

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