Lipid Transport and Energy Production
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What is the primary mechanism by which lipids are transported in the blood?

  • Electrostatic attraction to red blood cells
  • Covalent bonding with albumin
  • Solubility in water
  • Non-covalent association with proteins in lipoprotein particles (correct)
  • What is the approximate percentage of fatty acids carried bound to albumin in the blood?

  • 20%
  • 50%
  • 2% (correct)
  • 10%
  • What is the role of apoproteins in lipoprotein particles?

  • To package non-water soluble lipids into a soluble form (correct)
  • To release lipids into the bloodstream
  • To transport lipids to the liver for disposal
  • To break down lipids into smaller components
  • What is the normal range of fatty acid levels in the blood?

    <p>1-5 mM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of lipoproteins in medicine?

    <p>Disorders in their metabolism are associated with a number of important diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of fatty acids that are bound to albumin in the blood?

    <p>Adipose tissue during lipolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of apoprotein molecules in lipoproteins?

    <p>To recognize cell surface receptors and activate enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for releasing fatty acids from triacylglycerols in lipoproteins?

    <p>Lipoprotein Lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the hydrophobic core of a lipoprotein particle?

    <p>Triacylglycerol and cholesterol esters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of chylomicrons?

    <p>To transport dietary lipids from the intestine to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of insulin increasing the synthesis of Lipoprotein Lipase?

    <p>Increased hydrolysis of triacylglycerols in lipoproteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Lecithin:Cholesterol Acyltransferase (LCAT) in lipoprotein metabolism?

    <p>To convert cholesterol to cholesterol ester</p> Signup and view all the answers

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