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What is the composition of Lipoprotein X?
What is the composition of Lipoprotein X?
- Low-density lipoproteins and high-density lipoproteins
- Free cholesterol and triglycerides
- Phospholipids and non-esterified cholesterol (correct)
- Phospholipids and cholesterol esters
How are cholesterol esters delivered into HDL lipoproteins?
How are cholesterol esters delivered into HDL lipoproteins?
- By LCAT converting free cholesterol into cholesterol esters (correct)
- By the kidneys removing LCAT from cholesterol
- By LDL receptors binding to cholesterol esters
- By HDL transferring free cholesterol directly
What enzyme converts free cholesterol into cholesterol esters?
What enzyme converts free cholesterol into cholesterol esters?
- LCAT (correct)
- Apo B-100
- LDL
- Apo C
How does Lipoprotein (a) differ from LDL in terms of clearance?
How does Lipoprotein (a) differ from LDL in terms of clearance?
What is the significance of elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a)?
What is the significance of elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a)?
Which condition leads to the production of Lipoprotein X?
Which condition leads to the production of Lipoprotein X?
What is the charge of plasma lipoproteins at alkaline pH?
What is the charge of plasma lipoproteins at alkaline pH?
How are plasma lipoproteins separated during electrophoresis?
How are plasma lipoproteins separated during electrophoresis?
What is the primary function of staining the various fractions after electrophoresis?
What is the primary function of staining the various fractions after electrophoresis?
Which band corresponds to VLDL in a fasting patient undergoing electrophoresis?
Which band corresponds to VLDL in a fasting patient undergoing electrophoresis?
Why did Fredrickson use electrophoresis for dyslipidemia classification?
Why did Fredrickson use electrophoresis for dyslipidemia classification?
What is the purpose of holding plasma/serum vertically at 4ºC for 18 hours?
What is the purpose of holding plasma/serum vertically at 4ºC for 18 hours?
What does a clear subnatant with a creamy layer on top indicate?
What does a clear subnatant with a creamy layer on top indicate?
