Lipid Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
There are 5 main types of lipid called
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Triacylglyceride
Cholesterol
Fatty acids
Phospholipid
Cholesterol esters
2
Q
What are lipoproteins
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They are lipids wrapped in hydrophilic ball with hydrophobic core
3
Q
Plasma colour showing only creamy layer contains
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Chylomicrons
4
Q
Plasma colour showing only creamy layer + turbid infrantant contains
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Chylomicrons and vldl
5
Q
Plasma colour showing only creamy layer + clear infrantant contains
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Chylomicrons + Idl
6
Q
Largest lipoprotein is
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Chylomicrons
7
Q
Lipoprotein with the least density
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Chylomicrons
8
Q
Smallest Lipoprotein
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HDL
9
Q
Heaviest lipoprotein
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HDL
10
Q
The main source of endogenous lipid is
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Liver
11
Q
The electrode that attracts HDL is
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Aplha +
12
Q
The electrode that attracts LDL is
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Beta
