Lipoprotein Metabolism Flashcards

1
Q

Is ApoA or B good or bad?

A
ApoA = good
ApoB = bad
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2
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Lipoprotein lipase

A

Sits on capillaries overlying adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and others
Digests TG and delivers FA to tissues for immediate and stored energy

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3
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VLDL

A

The body’s means of delivering fatty acids to tissues for energy
Including during times of fasting
LSL are byproducts of VLDL

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4
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What levels of 
1. Total cholesterol
2. LDL-C
3. TG
are due to genetic dyslipidemia
A
  1. > 6.5 mM
  2. > 4.5 mM
  3. > 3-4 mM
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5
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5 physical signs of genetic hyperlipidemia

A
Tendon exanthomas
Corneal arcus
Xanthelasma
Palmar xanthomas
Eruptive xanthomas
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