Lecture43 Cholestrol Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Where is cholesterol synthesized?
A
In the liver
2
Q
what does the cholesterol enter the blood flow as a part of?
A
Lipoproteins
3
Q
How do non-hepatic cells obtain cholesterol?
A
The plasma
4
Q
What is the primary source of cholesterol?
A
LDL
5
Q
Which enzyme does cholesterol de-activate?
A
HMG-CoA reductase
