hyperlipidemia background Flashcards
1
Q
which lipoprotein has the highest ratio of TG to CH?
A
chylomicron
2
Q
which lipoprotein has the second highest ratio of TG to CH?
A
VLDL
3
Q
chylomicrons are broken down by which enzyme?
A
lipoprotein lipase
4
Q
How do VLDLs form LDL?
A
removal of TG
5
Q
LDLs are taken up by the….
A
liver
6
Q
which lipoprotein has the smallest amount of TG?
A
HDL
7
Q
VLDL have similiar CH to which other lipoprotein….
A
HDL
8
Q
HDL trasnfers CH between which two lipoproteins?
A
VLDL and LDL
9
Q
composition of chylomicron remnant:
A
TG removed so CH> TG
