Lecture 13 Part 1 - MC Flashcards
Where are chylomicrons primarily formed?
A) Liver
B) Heart
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine
C
What is the main function of chylomicrons?
A) To break down proteins
B) To deliver dietary triglycerides (TGs) to peripheral tissues
C) To produce glucose in the liver
D) To store vitamins
B
Which of the following molecules are donated by HDL to chylomicrons?
A) ApoA and ApoCIII
B) ApoCII and ApoE
C) ApoB100 and ApoE
D) ApoA and ApoB48
B
What role does ApoCII play in the metabolism of chylomicrons?
A) It signals the liver to produce more HDL
B) It interacts with LPL to initiate lipolysis of TGs
C) It helps chylomicrons enter the small intestine
D) It converts glycerol into glucose
B
Where does lipoprotein lipase (LPL) primarily function in the body?
A) In hepatic tissues only
B) In capillaries of non-hepatic tissues such as muscle and adipose tissue
C) Within the walls of the small intestine
D) Inside the cells of the liver
B
What happens to glycerol after being released from chylomicrons?
A) It is stored as fat in adipose tissue
B) It is used directly by muscles as energy
C) It travels to the liver to be converted into glucose
D) It is excreted by the kidneys
C
After delivering their TG content, what are chylomicrons called?
A) Chylomicron remnants
B) Low-density lipoproteins
C) Very low-density lipoproteins
D) High-density lipoproteins
A
*What components do chylomicron remnants primarily contain before being taken up by the liver?
A) ApoA and ApoB100
B) ApoCII and ApoB48
C) ApoE and ApoB48
D) ApoCIII and ApoA
C