10 Questions
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides in chylomicrons and VLDL?
Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
Which lipoprotein is taken up by the liver through interaction with the LDL receptor?
LDL
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of free cholesterol to cholesterol esters in HDL particles?
Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT)
Which pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of cholesterol and isoprenoids?
The Mevalonate Pathway
Which compound is responsible for the transfer of cholesteryl esters from HDL to VLDL and LDL particles?
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP)
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides in chylomicron remnants in the adipose tissue?
Hepatic lipase
Which lipoprotein is formed in the endogenous pathway and delivers cholesterol and triglycerides to peripheral tissues?
VLDL
Which compound is responsible for the transfer of cholesterol esters from LDL to HDL particles?
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein
Which pathway is responsible for the uptake of cholesterol from peripheral tissues and its transport back to the liver?
Reverse Cholesterol Transport Pathway
Which compound is a precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol and isoprenoids?
Isopentenyl pyrophosphate
Test your knowledge of lipid lowering compounds and the pathways of lipid metabolism with this quiz. From the exogenous pathway involving dietary triglycerides and cholesterol to the endogenous pathway with lipoprotein lipase and LDL receptors, this quiz covers key concepts in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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