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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?
- VLDL
- LDL
- Chylomicrons (correct)
- HDL
Which lipoprotein is the precursor of LDL?
Which lipoprotein is the precursor of LDL?
- HDL
- Chylomicrons
- IDL
- VLDL (correct)
Which lipoprotein is associated with reverse cholesterol transport?
Which lipoprotein is associated with reverse cholesterol transport?
- LDL
- HDL (correct)
- Chylomicrons
- VLDL
Which lipoprotein is the most dense and smallest?
Which lipoprotein is the most dense and smallest?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for mediating synthesis and secretion of chylomicrons?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for mediating synthesis and secretion of chylomicrons?
Which lipoprotein has the highest content of cholesterol esters?
Which lipoprotein has the highest content of cholesterol esters?
Which lipoprotein is associated with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Which lipoprotein is associated with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for delivering endogenous lipids to peripheral tissues?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for delivering endogenous lipids to peripheral tissues?
Which lipoprotein is least dense and larger in size?
Which lipoprotein is least dense and larger in size?
Which lipoprotein is required for HDL formation and activates LCAT?
Which lipoprotein is required for HDL formation and activates LCAT?
Which lipoprotein is involved in reverse cholesterol transport?
Which lipoprotein is involved in reverse cholesterol transport?
Which lipoprotein carries the most direct relationship to atherosclerosis?
Which lipoprotein carries the most direct relationship to atherosclerosis?
Which lipoprotein is considered vasoprotective?
Which lipoprotein is considered vasoprotective?
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?
Which lipoprotein is involved in the formation of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
Which lipoprotein is involved in the formation of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
Which lipoprotein is associated with Tangier disease when deficient?
Which lipoprotein is associated with Tangier disease when deficient?
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?
Which lipoprotein is involved in the transfer of cholesterol esters?
Which lipoprotein is involved in the transfer of cholesterol esters?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which lipoprotein is the largest and least dense, and primarily carries triglycerides?
Which lipoprotein is the largest and least dense, and primarily carries triglycerides?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Flashcards
Chylomicrons
Chylomicrons
Lipoproteins that deliver dietary lipids to the liver.
VLDL
VLDL
A lipoprotein that is a precursor of LDL and transports endogenous triglycerides.
HDL
HDL
Lipoprotein responsible for reverse cholesterol transport; considered 'good cholesterol'.
LDL
LDL
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Apo B-48
Apo B-48
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Apo A-1
Apo A-1
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IDL
IDL
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Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia
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Reverse cholesterol transport
Reverse cholesterol transport
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Triglycerides uptake
Triglycerides uptake
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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
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Tangier disease
Tangier disease
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Lipoprotein lipase
Lipoprotein lipase
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LCAT
LCAT
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Chylomicrons size
Chylomicrons size
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LDL density
LDL density
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LDL and atherosclerosis
LDL and atherosclerosis
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VLDL function
VLDL function
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HDL protective role
HDL protective role
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Cholesterol esters in LDL
Cholesterol esters in LDL
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ApoB gene mutation
ApoB gene mutation
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Endogenous lipids transport
Endogenous lipids transport
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Cholesterol transport from tissues
Cholesterol transport from tissues
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LDL atherogenicity
LDL atherogenicity
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Ce in circulating lipoproteins
Ce in circulating lipoproteins
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ApoA-I role
ApoA-I role
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Fatty streaks formation
Fatty streaks formation
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Chylomicron transport function
Chylomicron transport function
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Good vs Bad cholesterol
Good vs Bad cholesterol
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