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What is the most serious consequence of hyperlipidemia?
Which of the following treatments was implemented for hypercholesterolemia?
After 15 months of treatment, what was the patient's plasma cholesterol level?
What is the function of lovastatin in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia?
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What is the significance of xanthomas in the context of arterial diseases?
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What was the plasma TAG level recorded in the diagnosis?
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What role do apolar segments play in the structure of a lipoprotein sphere?
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Which type of lipids primarily form the inside of the lipoprotein sphere?
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What is the characteristic feature of different classes of lipoproteins?
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How do polar segments behave in a lipoprotein structure?
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What is the main function of amphipathic lipids in the lipoprotein sphere?
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What type of cholesterol is specifically mentioned as a component of the lipoprotein sphere structure?
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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between lipid classes and apoproteins?
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In lipid digestion, what is primarily affected by the types of lipoproteins involved?
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Which characteristic is true about different lipid:protein ratios in lipoproteins?
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What genetic inheritance pattern is associated with Wolman disease?
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Which function is primarily disrupted in Niemann-Pick disease type C?
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What is the primary role of LDL particles in cellular cholesterol homeostasis?
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What is a consequence of CM remnant, IDL-, and LDL-derived endocytosed cholesterol?
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What characterizes the mutation in Wolman disease?
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In what way does receptor-mediated endocytosis contribute to cholesterol homeostasis?
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Which condition is characterized by an inability to hydrolyze cholesterol esters in lysosomes?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Niemann-Pick disease type C?
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Which protein is primarily recognized by cell-surface receptors during LDL particle endocytosis?
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The accumulation of which type of cholesterol is a hallmark of Niemann-Pick type C?
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What role do bile salts play in the digestive process?
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Which component of the gastrointestinal tract stimulates the secretion of enteric hormones?
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What is a primary function of apoproteins in the context of lipoproteins?
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What characteristic of bile salts allows them to act effectively during emulsification?
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Which statement about the triacylglycerol is true?
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Which structure contributes to the formation of mixed micelles in the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the result of emulsification in the digestive system?
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How do apoproteins interact with lipoproteins?
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What are the amphipathic properties of bile salts primarily responsible for?
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What is a significant function of the acid chyme entering the duodenum?
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What is the effect of a deficiency in the LDL receptor on plasma cholesterol levels?
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Which of the following accurately describes the involvement of Triiodothyronine (T3) in cholesterol metabolism?
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What is a characteristic of type II hyperlipidemia related to LDL receptors?
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How does the loss of the clathrin coat affect LDL internalization?
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In the presence of increased intracellular cholesterol, what happens to cholesteryl ester formation?
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What condition is commonly associated with hypothyroidism in relation to cholesterol levels?
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Which of the following statements about plasma TAG levels in patients with LDL receptor deficiency is true?
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What is the final destination of LDL after it is internalized by the cell?
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Which of the following is the characteristic feature of familial hypercholesterolemia?
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What role does intracellular cholesterol play in LDL receptor activity?
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Study Notes
Structure of Spheres in Lipoproteins
- Lipoproteins consist of proteins and amphipathic lipids (phosphatidylcholine and unesterified cholesterol) forming an outer shell.
- Distinct classes of lipoproteins have specific lipid:protein ratios.
- Different lipid classes are associated with varying apoproteins.
- Apolar segments are directed inward, while polar segments face the aqueous environment.
- Nonpolar lipids, including triglycerides and esterified cholesterol, constitute the inner part of the lipoprotein sphere.
Digestion of Lipids
- Triacylglycerols are the primary dietary lipid, crucial for nutritional value.
- Acid chyme from the stomach enters the duodenum, prompting enteric hormone secretion by the duodenal mucosa.
- Bile salts and phosphatidylcholine act as detergents in the duodenum to facilitate mixed micelle formation.
Apoproteins
- Apoproteins can transfer freely between different lipoproteins, affecting their function and metabolism.
- They play diverse roles as structural components and in lipoprotein metabolism.
- Wolman disease and Niemann-Pick disease type C are rare autosomal recessive disorders that hinder lipid metabolism due to lysosomal dysfunction.
Cholesterol Homeostasis
- Endocytosed cholesterol influences cellular cholesterol levels through receptor-mediated endocytosis, primarily involving LDL particles.
- Primary function of LDL particles is to bind to cell-surface receptors that recognize apolipoprotein B-100, facilitating the release of free cholesterol into cells.
- Increased plasma LDL levels are linked to atherosclerosis progression and elevated cholesterol.
Atherosclerosis and Hyperlipidemia
- Atherosclerosis is an arterial disease associated with increased heart attack and stroke risk, marked by cholesterol deposits (xanthomas) in tendons.
- Diagnosis of hyperlipidemia includes plasma cholesterol levels exceeding normal ranges (normal: 150-240 mg/dL), exemplified by a plasma cholesterol level of 420 mg/dL recorded in blood analysis.
- Plasma TAG levels in hyperlipidemic patients can remain normal (e.g., 75 mg/dL, normal range: 35-160 mg/dL).
Treatment Strategies
- Hypercholesterolemia treatment involves dietary changes, limiting cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg/day and saturated fats to under 8% of total calories.
- Combined drug therapy may include lovastatin (50 mg/day), colestipol (30 g/day), and niacin (5 g/day).
- After 15 months of intervention, plasma cholesterol levels may drop to 190 mg/dL without significant drug-related toxicity or side effects.
Role of Lovastatin
- Lovastatin functions by inhibiting HMG CoA reductase, blocking the endogenous synthesis of cholesterol and thereby reducing plasma cholesterol levels.
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