LIPIDS. 1

Question 1

what is atherosclerosis

Answer 1

A pathogenic process that is the underlying cause of the common cardiovascular disorder

Question 2

What are apolipoproteins

Answer 2

the major protein component of lipoproteins

Question 3

what are chylomicrons

Answer 3

the largest but least dense lipoprotein particles for delivery of dietary lipids to hepatic and peripheral cells.

Question 4

define coronary heart disease

Answer 4

is the narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood to the heart

Question 5

what are lipids

Answer 5

a class of compounds that are soluble in organic solvents but are nearly insoluble in water

Question 6

What are lipoproteins

Answer 6

spherical particles involved in the transport of lipids

Question 7

What are phospholipids

Answer 7

A polar amphipathic lipid located on the surface of lipoprotein

Question 8

What are triglycerides

Answer 8

a glycerol ester consisting of three molecules of fatty acids esterified to glycerol