Lipids and Lipoproteins Overview
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Lipids and Lipoproteins Overview

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What is the significance of a high HDL level at 60 mg/dl?

  • It reflects optimal condition protective against heart disease. (correct)
  • It shows excessive triglyceride levels.
  • It suggests an abnormal lipid condition.
  • It indicates a risk factor for heart disease.

    • What happens when triglyceride levels reach 200 mg/dl?

  • It indicates a moderate risk for heart disease.
  • It reflects a high risk for heart disease. (correct)
  • It is considered a low risk for heart disease.
  • It is typical after fasting.

    • Which type of cholesterol is considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol (correct)
  • Triglycerides
  • Chylomicrons

    • What is the atherogenic index that predisposes someone to atherosclerosis?

    <p>4/1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by the abnormal elevation of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood?

    <p>Hyperlipidemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can hyperlipoproteinemia lead to?

    <p>Atherogenesis and cardiovascular complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes hypolipoproteinemia?

    <p>It refers to low levels of lipoproteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines primary hyperlipoproteinemias?

    <p>They result from defects in lipoprotein metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily increased in Type I hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Chylomicrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defect is associated with Type II familial hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Defect of LDL receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is characterized by increased IDL and chylomicron remnants?

    <p>Type III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia, what is the primary cause of increased VLDL production?

    <p>Overproduction from carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What commonly associated condition is linked with Type V hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipoprotein is increased in Type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?

    <p>IDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a feature of Type II hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Increased chylomicrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acquired condition can lead to Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes increased levels of triglycerides (TG) in Type I hyperlipidemia?

    <p>Deficiency of lipoprotein lipase enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hyperlipidemia is associated with a defect in LDL receptors and is linked to coronary heart disease?

    <p>Type II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lipoproteins are primarily involved in Type V hyperlipidemia?

    <p>VLDL and chylomicrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is often related to Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Type II diabetes mellitus (DM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying issue leading to increased levels of cholesterol in Type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?

    <p>Defective clearance of chylomicron remnants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of hyperlipidemia is there an increase in both triglycerides and cholesterol?

    <p>Type V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT associated with increased triglycerides in Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Deficiency of lipoprotein lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Type II familial hypercholesterolemia?

    <p>Defect in LDL receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary defect in type I hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Decrease in lipoprotein lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?

    <p>Deficit of apo E</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is associated with type VI hyperlipoproteinemia?

    <p>Estrogen therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in abetalipoproteinemia?

    <p>Defect in lipid transport to apoB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic mutation is primarily associated with familial LCAT deficiency?

    <p>Defective enzyme in HDL metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of hypobetalipoproteinemia?

    <p>Decreased formation of apoB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the characteristic finding in Tangiers disease?

    <p>Accumulation of cholesterol esters in tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of fatty liver disease?

    <p>Increased triglyceride deposition in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal fat content of the liver?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dietary changes could lead to fatty liver?

    <p>Increased carbohydrate intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary mechanism through which lipotropic factors function?

    <p>Promoting the synthesis of phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of choline?

    <p>Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when VLDL synthesis is reduced?

    <p>Accumulation of triglycerides in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT considered a lipotropic factor?

    <p>Vitamin D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of chronic accumulation of fat in the liver?

    <p>Fibrosis and cirrhosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is significantly increased in fatty liver compared to normal levels?

    <p>Triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lipids and Lipoproteins

    • High Density Lipoproteins (HDL): considered protective against heart disease, optimal level is 60 mg/dl
    • Triglycerides: storage form for fat in adipose tissue, levels above 200 mg/dl are considered high risk
    • Atherosclerosis: hardening of the arteries due to the deposition of atheroma, caused by cholesterol esters on arterial walls
    • Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL): risk factor for atherosclerosis
    • High Density Lipoproteins (HDL): protective factor for atherosclerosis
    • Atherogenic Index: (LDL/HDL cholesterol ratio), ratio greater than 4/1 predisposes to atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease

    Hyperlipidemia

    • Condition of abnormally elevated levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood
    • Hypolipoproteinemia: a group of disorders characterized by decreased plasma lipoproteins
    • Hyperlipoproteinemia: a group of disorders characterized by increased plasma lipoproteins, can be congenital or acquired

    Types of Hyperlipoproteinemias

    • Type I: Deficiency of lipoprotein lipase enzyme, increased chylomicrons and VLDL, leads to turbid plasma
    • Type II: Defect of LDL receptors, increases cholesterol levels, familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is acquired due to hypothyroidism
    • Type III: Defective apoE, increased IDL, chylomicron remnants, and cholesterol, associated with Atherosclerosis
    • Type IV: Overproduction of TG and VLDL, increases TG, can be acquired due to Type II DM, Obesity, and Alcoholism
    • Type V: unknown cause, increased chylomicrons, VLDL, TG and cholesterol, associated with obesity

    Causes of Hyperlipoproteinemia

    • Type I: familial, caused by decreased lipoprotein lipase
    • Type II: familial (decreased LDL receptors) or acquired (hypothyroidism)
    • Type III: decreased ApoE, important for uptake of chylomicron remnants and VLDL remnants
    • Type IV: familial increased lipogenesis from CHO, acquired from type II DM, obesity, or alcoholism
    • Type V: unknown, may be due to increased ApoB synthesis

    Hypolipoproteinemias

    • Abetalipoproteinemia: defect in lipid transport to apoB, decreased/absent chylomicrons, VLDL, and LDL, leads to steatorrhea and fatty liver
    • Hypobetalipoproteinemia: gene mutation, decreased formation of apoB, decreased chylomicrons, VLDL, and LDL
    • Familial α-lipoprotein deficiency (Tangiers disease): gene mutation affects cholesterol efflux from cells, decreased/absent HDL and ApoA, leads to accumulation of cholesterol esters
    • Familial LCAT deficiency: genetic mutation in LCAT leads to absent enzyme, decreased HDL, leads to cholesterol accumulation in tissues

    Fatty Liver

    • Abnormal condition characterized by increased deposition of fat (mainly TG) in the liver
    • Normal fat content of liver is 5% (mainly phospholipids), in fatty liver it increases to 25-30% (mainly TG)
    • Chronic accumulation of fat leads to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and impaired liver function

    Causes of Fatty Liver

    • Increased fat in diet: increased uptake by liver, excess uptake leads to fatty liver
    • Increased CHO diet: first stored as glycogen, excess leads to lipogenesis, excess lipogenesis leads to fatty liver
    • Decreased FA oxidation leads to: direct FA to TG, excess TG leads to fatty liver
    • Increased mobilization of fat from adipose tissue to liver: can occur during decreased CHO intake, DM, or starvation
    • Decreased mobilization of fat from liver to adipose tissue: due to decreased apoB100, leads to decreased VLDL, and accumulation of TG in liver
    • Liver poisons: chloroform, Puromycin, CCL4, can lead to decreased Apo proteins

    Lipotropic Factors

    • Substances that facilitate mobilization of fat from the liver, can prevent fatty liver
    • Mechanism: fat mobilization from liver requires phospholipid conversion, lipotropic factors increase phospholipid syntheisis

    Examples of Lipotropic Factors

    • Choline: leads to lecithin, plasmalogen, and sphingomyelin synthesis
    • Methionine: participates in choline synthesis
    • Folic Acid and Vitamin B12: part of choline synthesis by transferring -CH3 groups
    • Inositol: leads to phosphatidyl inositol synthesis
    • Essential Fatty Acids: component of phospholipids
    • Glycine: contributes to choline synthesis
    • Betaine: contributes to choline synthesis
    • Vitamin E and Selenium: reduce fatty acid peroxidation
    • Adequate Diet: including proteins and vitamins can contribute to lipotropic factors

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