hyperlipidemia

Question 1

break down the word HYPERLIPIDEMIA

Answer 1

hyper= excess
lipid= fat
emia= in blood

Question 2

so hyperlipidemia is?

Answer 2

elevated lipid content in blood, 40% incidence- very high!

Question 3

the lipids are soluble, so solution to hyperlipidemia is…

Answer 3

making the LIPIDS INSOLUBLE

done by ATTACHING lipids to proteins (making them water soluble

Question 4

what is a apoprotein?

Answer 4

proteins that transport lipids

Question 5

what is a lipoprotein?

Answer 5

a lipid and a protein!

Question 6

lipoproteins are named based on their?

Answer 6

protein content, which is measured in density!

Question 7

fats are more or less dense than proteins?

Answer 7

fats LESS dense than proteins

Question 8

HDL=

Answer 8

high density lipoprotein (high percent protein, less fat)

GOOD cholesterol

Question 9

LDL=

Answer 9

low density lipoprotein (low percent protein, more fat)

LOUSY cholesterol

Question 10

chylomicrons?

Answer 10

lowest density lipoprotein, 80-90% triglycerides!

Question 11

structure of a lipoprotein?

Answer 11

cholesterol and triglycerides in hydrophobic core, surrounded by phospholipids and apoproteins