Week 8 - Mobilisation of energy sources Flashcards
Which lipoprotein transports dietary TAG’s from the gut to peripheral tissues?
chylomicrons
How are short and medium chain fatty acids transported around the body?
bound to albumin in the plasma
What is the general structure of a lipoprotein?
What is the purpose of HDL’s?
to transport cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver
removes fat molecules from cells
The composition of chylomicrons is 90%…
triglyceride
The composition of HDL is 15%…
cholesterol
The composition of HDL is 55%…
protein
Metabolism in the body is described as a division of labour in which the lymphatic system serves to…
carry lipids from intestine to liver
What tissues do not use fatty acids as a source of fuel?
red blood cells and the brain
Which lipoprotein contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?
LDL
