Lipoproteins Flashcards
1
Q
What is function of lipoproteins?
A
Particles found in plasma that transport lipids
2
Q
What are the 4 main types of lipoproteins?
A
- Chylomicrons
- VLDL
- LDL
- HDL
3
Q
What are the sources of?
- Chylomicrons
- VLDL
- LDL
- HDL
A
- Chylomicrons - Intestine
- VLDL - Liver and Intestine
- LDL - VLDL
- HDL - Blood
4
Q
What is job of chylomicrons and VLDL produced in intestine?
A
Transport of dietary fats (triglycerides, cholesterol) from intestine to tissues
5
Q
What is job of VLDL produced in liver?
A
Transport lipids made in the liver to peripheral tissues
6
Q
What is job of LDL?
A
Provide cholesterol for peripheral tissues. The main cholesterol carrier.
7
Q
What is job of HDL?
A
Transport cholesterol to liver from peripheral tissues
