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| which lipoprotein has the greatest triglyceride content? cholesterol content? protein? |
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| what is the function of VLDL? |
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| important in the endogenous lipid pathway, transporting TG made in the liver |
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| what is the function of VLDL? |
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| important in the endogenous lipid pathway, transporting TG made in the liver |
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| VLDL is secreted by the ______ and converts to ______ via the enzyme ______. The enzyme ______ then converts it to _______. |
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liver
IDL
lipoprotein lipase
hepatic triglyceride lipase
LDL |
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| Lipoprotein lipase can be activated by |
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| lipoprotein has what two negative effects on the body? |
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| appears to inhibit thrombus dissolution and is atherogenic, respond best to nicotinic acid therapy |
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| cholesterol is synthesized from _______ and the rate limiting step is the conversion of _______ to______ by _________. |
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acetyl coA
HMG-COa
mevalonate
HMG-COa reductase |
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| cholesterol deposits on eyelids |
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