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How do chylomicrons travel through the body?
How do chylomicrons travel through the body?
- They are taken up by all cells via LDL receptors
- They travel through the lymph to the body (correct)
- They circulate in the bloodstream for hours
- They are absorbed by liver enzymes
What is the main function of lipoprotein lipase?
What is the main function of lipoprotein lipase?
- To synthesize glycerol in adipose tissue
- To remove cholesterol from body cells
- To break down triglycerides in chylomicrons (correct)
- To form triglycerides in the liver
How are remnants of chylomicrons cleared from the body?
How are remnants of chylomicrons cleared from the body?
- Via remnant receptors in the liver (correct)
- By endocytosis in muscle tissues
- Via LDL receptors in liver
- By direct excretion through urine
What happens to VLDL remnants in the body?
What happens to VLDL remnants in the body?
How does cholesterol released from LDL affect endogenous cholesterol production?
How does cholesterol released from LDL affect endogenous cholesterol production?
What is the main function of ApoA1 protein in relation to HDLs?
What is the main function of ApoA1 protein in relation to HDLs?
What characterizes lipoprotein (a) or Lp(a)?
What characterizes lipoprotein (a) or Lp(a)?
Which lipoprotein is produced by the liver to send triglycerides to cells for energy during fasting?
Which lipoprotein is produced by the liver to send triglycerides to cells for energy during fasting?
What is the main function of LDL in the context of lipoprotein metabolism?
What is the main function of LDL in the context of lipoprotein metabolism?
What is the body's main source of immediate and stored energy?
What is the body's main source of immediate and stored energy?
Where are chylomicrons produced, and what do they mainly contain?
Where are chylomicrons produced, and what do they mainly contain?
What is the specific role of HDL in lipoprotein metabolism?
What is the specific role of HDL in lipoprotein metabolism?
Which lipoprotein is considered the 'good guy' due to its function of removing excess cholesterol from tissues?
Which lipoprotein is considered the 'good guy' due to its function of removing excess cholesterol from tissues?
What is the main component of atherosclerosis that LDL contributes to?
What is the main component of atherosclerosis that LDL contributes to?
Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for carrying triglycerides?
Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for carrying triglycerides?
What happens to chylomicrons as they mature?
What happens to chylomicrons as they mature?
What is the primary source of cholesterol synthesis in the body?
What is the primary source of cholesterol synthesis in the body?
Which type of lipoprotein is involved in transporting cholesterol to all cell membranes?
Which type of lipoprotein is involved in transporting cholesterol to all cell membranes?
What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?
What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?
