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What is the significance of a high HDL level at 60 mg/dl?
What is the significance of a high HDL level at 60 mg/dl?
What happens when triglyceride levels reach 200 mg/dl?
What happens when triglyceride levels reach 200 mg/dl?
Which type of cholesterol is considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which type of cholesterol is considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
What is the atherogenic index that predisposes someone to atherosclerosis?
What is the atherogenic index that predisposes someone to atherosclerosis?
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What condition is characterized by the abnormal elevation of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood?
What condition is characterized by the abnormal elevation of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood?
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What can hyperlipoproteinemia lead to?
What can hyperlipoproteinemia lead to?
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Which statement correctly describes hypolipoproteinemia?
Which statement correctly describes hypolipoproteinemia?
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What defines primary hyperlipoproteinemias?
What defines primary hyperlipoproteinemias?
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What is primarily increased in Type I hyperlipoproteinemia?
What is primarily increased in Type I hyperlipoproteinemia?
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What defect is associated with Type II familial hyperlipoproteinemia?
What defect is associated with Type II familial hyperlipoproteinemia?
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Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is characterized by increased IDL and chylomicron remnants?
Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is characterized by increased IDL and chylomicron remnants?
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In Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia, what is the primary cause of increased VLDL production?
In Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia, what is the primary cause of increased VLDL production?
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What commonly associated condition is linked with Type V hyperlipoproteinemia?
What commonly associated condition is linked with Type V hyperlipoproteinemia?
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Which lipoprotein is increased in Type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?
Which lipoprotein is increased in Type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?
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Which of the following is not a feature of Type II hyperlipoproteinemia?
Which of the following is not a feature of Type II hyperlipoproteinemia?
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Which acquired condition can lead to Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?
Which acquired condition can lead to Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?
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What causes increased levels of triglycerides (TG) in Type I hyperlipidemia?
What causes increased levels of triglycerides (TG) in Type I hyperlipidemia?
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Which type of hyperlipidemia is associated with a defect in LDL receptors and is linked to coronary heart disease?
Which type of hyperlipidemia is associated with a defect in LDL receptors and is linked to coronary heart disease?
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What lipoproteins are primarily involved in Type V hyperlipidemia?
What lipoproteins are primarily involved in Type V hyperlipidemia?
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Which condition is often related to Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?
Which condition is often related to Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?
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What is the underlying issue leading to increased levels of cholesterol in Type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?
What is the underlying issue leading to increased levels of cholesterol in Type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?
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In which type of hyperlipidemia is there an increase in both triglycerides and cholesterol?
In which type of hyperlipidemia is there an increase in both triglycerides and cholesterol?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with increased triglycerides in Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?
Which of the following is NOT associated with increased triglycerides in Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia?
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What is a key characteristic of Type II familial hypercholesterolemia?
What is a key characteristic of Type II familial hypercholesterolemia?
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What is the primary defect in type I hyperlipoproteinemia?
What is the primary defect in type I hyperlipoproteinemia?
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What characterizes type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?
What characterizes type III dysbetalipoproteinemia?
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Which factor is associated with type VI hyperlipoproteinemia?
Which factor is associated with type VI hyperlipoproteinemia?
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What happens in abetalipoproteinemia?
What happens in abetalipoproteinemia?
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Which genetic mutation is primarily associated with familial LCAT deficiency?
Which genetic mutation is primarily associated with familial LCAT deficiency?
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What is a common consequence of hypobetalipoproteinemia?
What is a common consequence of hypobetalipoproteinemia?
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Identify the characteristic finding in Tangiers disease?
Identify the characteristic finding in Tangiers disease?
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What is the defining feature of fatty liver disease?
What is the defining feature of fatty liver disease?
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What is the normal fat content of the liver?
What is the normal fat content of the liver?
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Which of the following dietary changes could lead to fatty liver?
Which of the following dietary changes could lead to fatty liver?
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What is a primary mechanism through which lipotropic factors function?
What is a primary mechanism through which lipotropic factors function?
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Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of choline?
Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of choline?
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What happens when VLDL synthesis is reduced?
What happens when VLDL synthesis is reduced?
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Which of the following substances is NOT considered a lipotropic factor?
Which of the following substances is NOT considered a lipotropic factor?
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What is the primary effect of chronic accumulation of fat in the liver?
What is the primary effect of chronic accumulation of fat in the liver?
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Which component is significantly increased in fatty liver compared to normal levels?
Which component is significantly increased in fatty liver compared to normal levels?
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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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This quiz covers key concepts related to lipids and lipoproteins, including the roles of HDL and LDL, their impact on heart health, and conditions like hyperlipidemia. Test your understanding of important terms such as atherogenic index and triglycerides. Enhance your knowledge about cholesterol management and cardiovascular health.
