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Which lipid function involves serving as energy stores?
Which lipid function involves serving as energy stores?
- Energy storage (correct)
- Intracellular signaling events
- Lipid metabolism disorders
- Formation of biological membranes
What is the main defining characteristic of lipids based on solubility?
What is the main defining characteristic of lipids based on solubility?
- Organic
- Hydrophilic
- Water-soluble
- Hydrophobic (correct)
What is the clinical manifestation of prolonged hyperlipidaemia?
What is the clinical manifestation of prolonged hyperlipidaemia?
- Corneal damage
- Atheromatous plaques in arterial walls (correct)
- Xanthomatosis in subcutaneous tissue
- Lipid accumulation in tendons
What causes atherosclerosis in individuals with lipid disorders?
What causes atherosclerosis in individuals with lipid disorders?
Which small lipoproteins are considered atherogenic and contribute to lipid disorders?
Which small lipoproteins are considered atherogenic and contribute to lipid disorders?
What is the main consequence of lipid accumulation in subcutaneous tissue?
What is the main consequence of lipid accumulation in subcutaneous tissue?
Which lipid fraction is associated with eruptive xanthomata?
Which lipid fraction is associated with eruptive xanthomata?
Where do tendinous xanthomata typically occur in familial hypercholesterolaemia?
Where do tendinous xanthomata typically occur in familial hypercholesterolaemia?
What lipid fraction is associated with xanthelasma?
What lipid fraction is associated with xanthelasma?
Where does corneal arcus typically present in relation to age?
Where does corneal arcus typically present in relation to age?
What plasma lipid concentration must fall to normal for eruptive xanthomata to disappear?
What plasma lipid concentration must fall to normal for eruptive xanthomata to disappear?
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