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Which lipoprotein is responsible for delivering dietary lipids to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for delivering dietary lipids to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is the precursor of LDL?
Which lipoprotein is the precursor of LDL?
Which lipoprotein is associated with reverse cholesterol transport?
Which lipoprotein is associated with reverse cholesterol transport?
Which lipoprotein is the most dense and smallest?
Which lipoprotein is the most dense and smallest?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for mediating synthesis and secretion of chylomicrons?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for mediating synthesis and secretion of chylomicrons?
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Which lipoprotein has the highest content of cholesterol esters?
Which lipoprotein has the highest content of cholesterol esters?
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Which lipoprotein is associated with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Which lipoprotein is associated with familial hypercholesterolemia?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for delivering endogenous lipids to peripheral tissues?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for delivering endogenous lipids to peripheral tissues?
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Which lipoprotein is least dense and larger in size?
Which lipoprotein is least dense and larger in size?
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Which lipoprotein is required for HDL formation and activates LCAT?
Which lipoprotein is required for HDL formation and activates LCAT?
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Which lipoprotein is involved in reverse cholesterol transport?
Which lipoprotein is involved in reverse cholesterol transport?
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Which lipoprotein carries the most direct relationship to atherosclerosis?
Which lipoprotein carries the most direct relationship to atherosclerosis?
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Which lipoprotein is considered vasoprotective?
Which lipoprotein is considered vasoprotective?
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Which lipoprotein is primarily regulated by the relative levels of circulating TG-rich lipoproteins?
Which lipoprotein is primarily regulated by the relative levels of circulating TG-rich lipoproteins?
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Which lipoprotein is involved in the formation of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
Which lipoprotein is involved in the formation of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
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Which lipoprotein is associated with Tangier disease when deficient?
Which lipoprotein is associated with Tangier disease when deficient?
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Which lipoprotein is activated by ApoA-I and produces the majority of CE in circulating lipoproteins?
Which lipoprotein is activated by ApoA-I and produces the majority of CE in circulating lipoproteins?
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Which lipoprotein is involved in the transfer of cholesterol esters?
Which lipoprotein is involved in the transfer of cholesterol esters?
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Which lipoprotein is synthesized by several mechanisms and contains apoA1, CII, and E?
Which lipoprotein is synthesized by several mechanisms and contains apoA1, CII, and E?
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Which lipoprotein is associated with an autosomal dominant disorder of the apoB gene when the missense mutation interferes with its recognition by the LDL receptor?
Which lipoprotein is associated with an autosomal dominant disorder of the apoB gene when the missense mutation interferes with its recognition by the LDL receptor?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting dietary triglycerides from the intestine to peripheral tissues?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting dietary triglycerides from the intestine to peripheral tissues?
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Which lipoprotein is considered the 'bad cholesterol' because it carries cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues?
Which lipoprotein is considered the 'bad cholesterol' because it carries cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues?
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Which lipoprotein is considered the 'good cholesterol' because it carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion?
Which lipoprotein is considered the 'good cholesterol' because it carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion?
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Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the liver and transports endogenous triglycerides and cholesterol to peripheral tissues?
Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the liver and transports endogenous triglycerides and cholesterol to peripheral tissues?
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Which lipoprotein is formed from the metabolism of VLDL and carries cholesterol to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is formed from the metabolism of VLDL and carries cholesterol to the liver?
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Which lipoprotein is the largest and least dense, and primarily carries triglycerides?
Which lipoprotein is the largest and least dense, and primarily carries triglycerides?
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Which lipoprotein is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, carrying cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, carrying cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver?
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Which apolipoprotein is the primary structural protein of HDL and plays a crucial role in reverse cholesterol transport?
Which apolipoprotein is the primary structural protein of HDL and plays a crucial role in reverse cholesterol transport?
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Which essential enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing triglycerides in lipoproteins, releasing free fatty acids for uptake by peripheral tissues?
Which essential enzyme is responsible for hydrolyzing triglycerides in lipoproteins, releasing free fatty acids for uptake by peripheral tissues?
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Which essential enzyme is responsible for esterifying free cholesterol in HDL, promoting cholesterol efflux from peripheral tissues?
Which essential enzyme is responsible for esterifying free cholesterol in HDL, promoting cholesterol efflux from peripheral tissues?
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