Cholesterol And Triglycerides

Question 1

What protein transports cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood?
What is the name of the complex this forms?

Answer 1

Apoproteins
Lipoprotein or apolipoprotein is the name of the complex

Question 2

What are the 4 classes of lipoproteins? What us the possible 5th lipoprotein in cats?

Answer 2

Chylomicrons
Very low density lipoproteins (VLDL)
Low density lipoproteins
High density lipoproteins
In cats - likely intermediate density lipoproteins

Question 3

What does hyperlipidaemia increase the risk of? (6)

Answer 3

Canine pancreatitis
GB mucocele
Vacuolar hepatopathy
Insulin resistance
Ocular disease
Less common- atherosclerosis, seizure, neuro signs

Question 4

What dog breeds have a genetic primary hyperlipidaemia? (8)

Answer 4

Mini schnauzer
Beagle
Shetland sheepdog
Rottweiler
Doberman
Briard
Pyrenees mountain dog
Rough coated collie