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Which apolipoprotein is primarily found in chylomicrons?
Which apolipoprotein is primarily found in chylomicrons?
- Apolipoprotein E (apoE)
- Apolipoprotein B-100 (apoB-100)
- Apolipoprotein B-48 (apoB-48) (correct)
- Apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I)
Where are chylomicrons synthesized?
Where are chylomicrons synthesized?
- Liver
- Stomach
- Intestine (correct)
- Pancreas
What happens to dietary lipids after a meal?
What happens to dietary lipids after a meal?
- They are absorbed in the liver
- They are absorbed in the small intestine (correct)
- They are excreted
- They are stored in the pancreas
What is the major apolipoprotein in VLDL?
What is the major apolipoprotein in VLDL?
Where are VLDL particles synthesized?
Where are VLDL particles synthesized?
What happens to chylomicrons after they are secreted into the lymphatic system?
What happens to chylomicrons after they are secreted into the lymphatic system?
What enzyme hydrolyzes triglycerides in chylomicrons?
What enzyme hydrolyzes triglycerides in chylomicrons?
What happens to chylomicrons as they lose triglycerides?
What happens to chylomicrons as they lose triglycerides?
What interacts with hepatic receptors to clear chylomicron remnants from the circulation?
What interacts with hepatic receptors to clear chylomicron remnants from the circulation?
What transforms VLDL into intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL)?
What transforms VLDL into intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL)?
Which lipoprotein primarily contains apoB-100 and is formed from the delipidation of IDL particles?
Which lipoprotein primarily contains apoB-100 and is formed from the delipidation of IDL particles?
What is the role of apoB-100 in the cellular uptake of LDL particles?
What is the role of apoB-100 in the cellular uptake of LDL particles?
How are LDL particles internalized into cells?
How are LDL particles internalized into cells?
What is the primary apolipoprotein associated with HDL particles?
What is the primary apolipoprotein associated with HDL particles?
How does HDL promote cholesterol removal from tissues?
How does HDL promote cholesterol removal from tissues?
What is the enzyme responsible for esterifying free cholesterol into cholesteryl esters in HDL particles?
What is the enzyme responsible for esterifying free cholesterol into cholesteryl esters in HDL particles?
How can HDL cholesterol be transferred to other lipoproteins, such as VLDL or LDL?
How can HDL cholesterol be transferred to other lipoproteins, such as VLDL or LDL?
What happens to LDL particles once they are inside the cells?
What happens to LDL particles once they are inside the cells?
What is the relationship between cellular cholesterol levels and LDL receptor expression?
What is the relationship between cellular cholesterol levels and LDL receptor expression?
Where are HDL particles synthesized?
Where are HDL particles synthesized?
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