lipids Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Lipoproteins job
A
converts/ transport cholesterol and fats. prevents fats from floating
2
Q
Name the four different types of lipoproteins that exist based on gravitational density.
A
LDL
HDL
CHYLOMICRON
VLDL
3
Q
What is the HDL’s job.
A
to take bad cholesterol from the blood to the liver. Good
4
Q
What percentage does HDL have in protein, cholesterol and lipid
A
p-50% greatest amount
c-20 least amount
l- 20 ***
5
Q
Why is LDL’s the worse lipoprotein.
A
as greater affinity for cells of arterial wall. makes plaques faster
6
Q
Where is VLDL’s formed
A
formed in the liver from fats, cholesterol, CHO, and alcohol
7
Q
VLDL transport triacylglycerols to _____ and ______
A
muscle and adipose tissue
