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What is the process by which the LDL receptor with its bound LDL particle is taken into the cell?
What is the process by which the LDL receptor with its bound LDL particle is taken into the cell?
- Pinocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Phagocytosis
- Endocytosis (correct)
What happens to the cholesterol esters inside the cell during the lysosomal digestion process?
What happens to the cholesterol esters inside the cell during the lysosomal digestion process?
- They are used by the cell
- They are excreted from the cell
- They are converted to free cholesterol (correct)
- They are stored as cholesterol esters
What are the two main things the cell can do with the free cholesterol released within it?
What are the two main things the cell can do with the free cholesterol released within it?
- Store it as cholesterol esters and use it (correct)
- Store it as cholesterol esters and synthesize more cholesterol
- Use it and excrete it
- Store it as cholesterol esters and excrete it
How does the cell's cholesterol level affect its synthesis of cholesterol and LDL receptors?
How does the cell's cholesterol level affect its synthesis of cholesterol and LDL receptors?
What is the name of the genetic condition described in the text?
What is the name of the genetic condition described in the text?
What are the two main types of individuals affected by Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
What are the two main types of individuals affected by Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
What is the main characteristic of Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
What is the main characteristic of Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
How do the development of atherosclerosis differ between homozygotes and heterozygotes of Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
How do the development of atherosclerosis differ between homozygotes and heterozygotes of Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
What is the main cause of the elevated LDL and cholesterol levels in Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
What is the main cause of the elevated LDL and cholesterol levels in Familial hypercholesterolaemia?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the LDL receptor pathway described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the LDL receptor pathway described in the text?
What are the three ketone bodies produced in the body?
What are the three ketone bodies produced in the body?
From which molecules are Acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate synthesized in the liver?
From which molecules are Acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate synthesized in the liver?
What may high concentrations of Acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate in the plasma cause?
What may high concentrations of Acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate in the plasma cause?
How is Acetone excreted from the body?
How is Acetone excreted from the body?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins in the body?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins in the body?
Where do most albumin-bound fatty acids come from?
Where do most albumin-bound fatty acids come from?
What is the typical concentration of blood fatty acids under normal conditions?
What is the typical concentration of blood fatty acids under normal conditions?
During which conditions are ketone bodies typically produced in the body?
During which conditions are ketone bodies typically produced in the body?
'Ketonuria' refers to the excretion of ketone bodies in which bodily fluid?
'Ketonuria' refers to the excretion of ketone bodies in which bodily fluid?
What is one property of ketone bodies that allows for high plasma concentrations?
What is one property of ketone bodies that allows for high plasma concentrations?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins in the body?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins in the body?
Which of the following statements about apoproteins is correct?
Which of the following statements about apoproteins is correct?
According to the Fredrickson classification, which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is associated with a defective LDL receptor?
According to the Fredrickson classification, which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is associated with a defective LDL receptor?
What is the primary function of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase?
What is the primary function of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase?
Which of the following statements about LDL metabolism is correct?
Which of the following statements about LDL metabolism is correct?
Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is characterized by raised chylomicrons and VLDL in the fasting plasma?
Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is characterized by raised chylomicrons and VLDL in the fasting plasma?
What is the primary function of the enzyme lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT)?
What is the primary function of the enzyme lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT)?
Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is caused by a defective apoprotein E?
Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is caused by a defective apoprotein E?
What is the primary treatment approach for hyperlipoproteinemia?
What is the primary treatment approach for hyperlipoproteinemia?
Which of the following statements about primary and secondary dyslipoproteinemias is correct?
Which of the following statements about primary and secondary dyslipoproteinemias is correct?
