Lipid Metabolism - lipoproteins Flashcards
1
Q
Have about 75% lipids & 25% proteins
A
LDL
2
Q
Are found in lacteals
A
Chylomicrons
3
Q
Have about 90% lipids & 10% proteins
A
VLDL
4
Q
The good cholesterol
A
HDL
5
Q
Have about 99% lipids & 1% proteins
A
Chylomicrons
6
Q
The bad cholesterol
A
LDL
7
Q
Removes cholesterol from the blood, and transports it to the liver for excretion
A
HDL
8
Q
have about 55% lipids & 45% proteins
A
HDL
9
Q
Transport exogenous (dietary) lipids to adipose tissue for storage
A
Chylomicrons
10
Q
Transport cholesterol through the body to cells for cell membrane repair & synthesis of steroids & bile salts
A
LDL
11
Q
Transport endogenous triglycerides (synthesized in hepatocytes) to adipocytes for storage
A
VLDL
