Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

In the ovaries, _____ cells synthesize and secrete progesterone from pregnenolone via the enzyme 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

Apoprotein _____ binds the LDL receptor on the liver

_____ is characterized by a deficiency of apolipoprotein B-48 and B-100

_____ HDL is converted to HDL3 by the action of LCAT

The enzyme _____ may convert cholesterol to cholesterol ester in the blood in the presence of apoprotein A (found on HDL)

Apo B-_____ is found only on particles originating from the intestines, whereas Apo B-100 is found only on particles originating from the liver

Gallstone chemistry most commonly seen is _____ cholesterol monohydrate

Hint: amorphous/crystalline

Apolipoprotein _____ is found on the lipoproteins LDL, IDL, and VLDL

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is also known as familial hypertriglyceridemia

_____ is released from the phospholipid cell membrane by the enzyme phospholipase A2