Lipoprotein Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Is ApoA or B good or bad?
A
ApoA = good ApoB = bad
2
Q
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
3
Q
VLDL
A
The body’s means of delivering fatty acids to tissues for energy
Including during times of fasting
LSL are byproducts of VLDL
4
Q
What levels of 1. Total cholesterol 2. LDL-C 3. TG are due to genetic dyslipidemia
A
- > 6.5 mM
- > 4.5 mM
- > 3-4 mM
5
Q
5 physical signs of genetic hyperlipidemia
A
Tendon exanthomas Corneal arcus Xanthelasma Palmar xanthomas Eruptive xanthomas