hyperlipidemia

Question 1

hyperlipidemia is?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

the lipids are soluble, so solution to hyperlipidemia is…

Answer 2

making the LIPIDS INSOLUBLE

done by ATTACHING lipids to proteins (making them water soluble

Question 3

what is a apoprotein?

Answer 3

proteins that transport lipids

Question 4

what is a lipoprotein?

Answer 4

a lipid and a protein!!

Question 5

lipoproteins are named based on their?

Answer 5

protein content, which is measured in density!

Question 6

fats are more or less dense than proteins?

Answer 6

fats LESS dense than proteins

Question 7

HDL=

Answer 7

high density lipoprotein (high percent protein, less fat)

GOOD cholesterol

Question 8

LDL=

Answer 8

low density lipoprotein (low percent protein, more fat)

LOUSY cholesterol

Question 9

chylomicrons?

Answer 9

lowest density lipoprotein, 80-90% triglycerides!

Question 10

structure of a lipoprotein?

Answer 10

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