12 Questions
What is the primary function of chylomicrons in the body?
Transporting triglycerides from the intestine to the rest of the body
How do cells all over the body process chylomicrons?
Removing triglycerides from them
What happens to very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) as they travel through the body?
Cells remove triglycerides from them, causing them to shrink
What happens when a VLDL loses triglycerides?
It transforms into a Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
Which cells recognize and remove chylomicron remnants from the blood?
Liver cells
What is the fate of the remnants collected by liver cells from chylomicrons?
Dismantling and either using or recycling the pieces
What is the primary role of LDL in the body?
To circulate throughout the body and make lipid contents available to cells
What is the primary function of HDL in the body?
To remove cholesterol from cells and carry it back to the liver for recycling or disposal
Which type of blood cholesterol is most strongly linked to heart disease risk?
LDL cholesterol
Which of the following factors is most effective at lowering LDL cholesterol or raising HDL cholesterol?
Engaging in regular physical activity
What is the primary role of the liver in lipid transportation?
To produce HDL to remove cholesterol from cells and carry it back to the liver
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can help lower LDL cholesterol or raise HDL cholesterol?
Consuming a diet high in saturated fats
Learn about chylomicrons, the largest and least dense lipoproteins responsible for transporting triglycerides from the intestine to the rest of the body. Discover how cells remove triglycerides from chylomicrons, leading to their depletion over time.
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