Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

HMG CoA reductase is regulated via positive feedback by _____ and thyroxine (T4)

The acetyl CoA generated through -oxidation is used for _____ (liver) or the TCA cycle

In the blood, chylomicrons pick up apoprotein _____ and E from circulating HDL

Progesterone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 17-hydroxylase

Further removal of triglycerides from IDL, via the enzyme _____, leads to the formation of LDL

17-hydroxypregnenolone may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 17,20-lyase

_____ increases testosterone synthesis by stimulating the enzyme cholesterol desmolase

In the blood, VLDLs pick up apoprotein _____ and E from circulating HDL

The first step in all pathways of adrenocortical hormone synthesis is the conversion of _____ to pregnenolone by the enzyme cholesterol desmolase

As surfactant production is increased (fetal lung maturation), _____ levels increase, while sphingomyelin levels remain constant