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What is the main function of HDL in the process of reverse cholesterol transport?
What is the main function of HDL in the process of reverse cholesterol transport?
- Delivering cholesterol from the liver to peripheral cells
- Carrying hydrophobic cholesteryl ester to the liver
- Synthesizing bile acids in the liver
- Transporting cholesterol from peripheral cells to HDL and then to the liver (correct)
What is the significance of determining the non-HDL cholesterol levels?
What is the significance of determining the non-HDL cholesterol levels?
- It indicates the level of 'good' cholesterol present
- It helps in assessing the total cholesterol/HDL ratio
- It provides a measure of total cholesterol content in HDL
- It measures all 'bad' types of cholesterol other than HDL (correct)
Why is HDL known as the 'good' cholesterol?
Why is HDL known as the 'good' cholesterol?
- It is sequestered in the core of LDL particles
- It plays a role in reverse cholesterol transport (correct)
- It carries cholesteryl esters to peripheral cells
- It enhances atherosclerosis development
In males, what is considered the normal level for HDL?
In males, what is considered the normal level for HDL?
Why is reverse cholesterol transport important for cholesterol homeostasis?
Why is reverse cholesterol transport important for cholesterol homeostasis?
What is the clinical implication of low levels of HDL in relation to atherosclerosis?
What is the clinical implication of low levels of HDL in relation to atherosclerosis?
What is the primary function of LDL particles?
What is the primary function of LDL particles?
Which apolipoprotein is found exclusively in LDL particles?
Which apolipoprotein is found exclusively in LDL particles?
How do high levels of LDL contribute to atherosclerosis?
How do high levels of LDL contribute to atherosclerosis?
What is the normal level for LDL in the blood?
What is the normal level for LDL in the blood?
How do cells with an active LDL pathway regulate their cholesterol content?
How do cells with an active LDL pathway regulate their cholesterol content?
Which lifestyle factor is associated with high levels of LDL?
Which lifestyle factor is associated with high levels of LDL?
Which of the following is a primary function of HDL particles?
Which of the following is a primary function of HDL particles?
Which apolipoprotein is required for the receptor-mediated endocytosis of chylomicron remnants?
Which apolipoprotein is required for the receptor-mediated endocytosis of chylomicron remnants?
Which enzyme is responsible for the esterification of cholesterol taken up by HDL particles?
Which enzyme is responsible for the esterification of cholesterol taken up by HDL particles?
Which of the following conditions is associated with impaired reverse cholesterol transport?
Which of the following conditions is associated with impaired reverse cholesterol transport?
Which of the following statements about HDL composition is correct?
Which of the following statements about HDL composition is correct?
Which apolipoprotein is an activator of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and is transferred from HDL to VLDL and chylomicrons?
Which apolipoprotein is an activator of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and is transferred from HDL to VLDL and chylomicrons?
