13B: Lipid Transport and Lipoprotein Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Lipoprotein structure
A
fat droplet with an apoprotein and cholesterol
2
Q
Chylomicrons
A
type of lipoprotein generated in the gut
3
Q
Where are chylomicrons found?
A
intestine
4
Q
Where is VLDL found?
A
liver
5
Q
Where is LDL found?
A
plasma
6
Q
Where is HDL found?
A
liver, intestine
7
Q
What does lipoprotein lipase do?
A
hydrolyses triglycerides of chylomicrons and VLDLs to generate FA and glycerol
8
Q
Where is lipoprotein lipase found?
A
extracellular membrane of skeletal muscles, heart, adipose, and mammary tissue
9
Q
What activates lipoprotein lipase?
A
insulin
