BIOCHEM PART 6 Flashcards
(51 cards)
It is the least dense lipoprotein and least amount of protein and has highest amount of triglyceride
Chylomicrons
It is from intestine. Transfer fats from liver, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue
Chylomicrons
Bad cholesterol
VLDL
Transport fats from the liver to the diff cell tissues.
VLDL
Can cause “plaque” (atherosclerosis) = heart attack and stroke
VLDL
Low cholesterol
LDL
Good cholesterol
HDL
Delivers unused fats from the tissues to the liver
HDL
determine the type of steroid molecule
CYCLOPENTANOPERHYDROPENANTHRENE RING
Use to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Wulzen anti stiffness factor
Precursor of steroid hormones, bile acids, lipoproteins and Vitamin D
Cholesterol
The lower the sex hormones=
Hypogonadism
Secondary characteristics of male. Maintains bone density, fat distribution, muscle strength and mass, RBC production and sperm production
Testosterone
are a groups of sex hormones that include testosterone and others. Generally referred to as “male hormones” because men have higher levels than women.
Androgen
It include estradiol and others and are referred to as “female hormones” because women have higher levels. It is also a natural carcinogen
Estrogen
makes the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and upholds the maintenance of pregnancy
Progesterone
Responsible for the thickening of the endometrium.
Progesterone
It is produced by placenta. Detected by pregnancy test.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Essential for the digestion of food, especially for solubilization of ingested fats. Produced in liver and stored in gall bladder.
Bile acid
Bile acid produces by the liver from cholesterol that haven’t undergo any modification by gut bacteria.
Primary bile acid
Primary bile acid example
Cholic Acid, Chenodeoxycholic Acid
SECONDARY BILE ACID
Lithocholic Acid, Deoxycholic Acid
A hormone produced in small intestine stimulating the contraction of pancreas and gall bladder
Cholecystokinin
Vitamin D2
Ergocalciferol
