Ganong 24th ed - Chapter 1 - Cellular Physiology (1) Flashcards
1
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What are the components of lipoproteins?
A
Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Proteins.
2
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As you move from VLDL to IDL to LDL to HDL, which components increase in proportion and which components decrease in proportion?
A
Proteins increase in proportion.
Triglycerides decrease in proportion.
3
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What are chylomicrons? Where are they produced?
A
Chylomicrons are large fatty lipoproteins, made up of 90% triglyceride. They are produced in the cells of the intestinal wall, using micelles of absorbed dietary lipids.
