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| lipoproteins combine _______ & _______ |
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| lipids w/ proteins & phospholipids |
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| is lipoproteins soluble or insoluble in water? |
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| the surface of lipoproteins consists of polar end of ____ |
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| lipoproteins are used to? |
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| transport lipids throughout the body |
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| what are the 4 types of lipoproteins? |
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-high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
-low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
-Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
-chylomicrons |
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| what is the "good cholesterol" |
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| high density lipoprotein (HDL) |
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| transports excess cholesterol to liver for elimation |
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| low-density lipoprotein (LDL) |
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| transports cholesterol & triglycerides from liver to muscle cells for use |
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| when level of LDL exceeds demand, excess os deposited in _____ |
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| transports lipids (mostly triglycerides) to muscle cells for use or to adipose tissue for storage |
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| transports dietary lipids to cells for use or storage |
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| Bile salts are synthesized from ______ |
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| where are bile salts stored? |
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| emulsify fats & oils to give a greater surface area for lipid digesting enzymes |
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| steroid hormones are produced from? |
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| corticosteriods are produced by? |
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| mineralcorticoids regulate _____ |
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| glucocorticoids regulate _____ |
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| anabolic steriods are derivatives of _____ |
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| are used illegally to increase muscle mass |
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| what are some side effects of anabolic steriods? |
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-fluid retention
-hair growth
-sleep disturbance
-liver damage |
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