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Lecture 10 Flashcards

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Cholesterol

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A steroid alcohol
critically important component of cell membranes
Not digested into CO2 + H2O

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Steroid hormones

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derived from cholesterol
Hormones derived from the same 4-ring structure as cholesterol

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Triglycerides

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Formed from one glycerol molecule with three fatty acid molecules attached via ester bonds

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How are triglycerides transported?

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through the body by chylomicrons and VLDL (very-low-density-lipoproteins)

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Phospholipids

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Composed of one glycerol molecule with a phosphate group and two fatty acid molecules attached via ester bonds
Create phospholipid bilayer membrane

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Chylomicrons

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Has largest diameter, but lowest density
enter the circulation and are metabolized into remnant particles for uptake and further modification by the liver

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Chylomicron composition

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68% triglycerides, 5% cholesterol, 7% phospholipid, and 2% apolipoprotein (B-48)

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Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)

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secreted into the blood by the liver for metabolism in peripheral tissues

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Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) composition

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55% triglycerides, 19% cholesterol, 18% phospholipid, 8% apolipoprotein (c-100)

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Intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL)

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transitional form, it is made from VLDL and further modified in the liver to LDL

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Low-density lipoprotein(LDL)

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primary carrier of cholesterol
brings cholesterol to peripheral cells for membrane synthesis and formation of adrenal and reproductive hormones

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What is LDL known as?

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Known as “bad” cholesterol,”
easily taken up by cells
high levels are associated with increased risk for atherosclerosis

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LDL composition

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50% cholesterol, 22% phospholipids, 6% triglycerides, and 22% protein and have apoprotein B-100

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High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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synthesized in the intestines and liver cells
Smallest Diameter, largest density

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What is HDL known as?

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Healthy cholesterol
removes excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues and transports it to other catabolic sites
This function has an anti-atherogenic effect

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HDL composition

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50% protein, 28% phospholipids, 19% cholesterol, and 3% triglycerides
apolipoproteins A-I, mainly, and A-II

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Lipids and Lipoproteins: Clinical significance

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Abnormal lipid metabolism can be due to genetic defects, or it can be acquired
associated with risk of coronary heart disease and other disorders

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Ranges of Cholesterols

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Total: Normal: <200, high >240
HDL: Normal: >60, Risk: >40
LDL: Normal <100, Risk: >190
Triglyceride: Normal: <150, Risk: >500

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Type I hyperlipoproteinemia

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Elevated chylomicrons
Serum appearance: Creamy layer of chylomicrons
Total cholesterol: Normal to moderately elevated
Triglyceride: Extremely elevated
Apo-B-48 increased, Apo A-IV increased

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Type IIa hyperlipoproteinemia

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Increased LDL
Serum appearance: Clear
Total cholesterol: Generally elevated
Triglyceride: Normal
Apo-B 100 increased

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Type Iib hyperlipoproteinemia

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Increased LDL and VLDL
Serum appearance: Clear or slightly turbid
Total cholesterol: Elevated
Triglyceride: Elevated
Apo B-100 increased

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Type III hyperlipoproteinemia

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Increased IDL
Serum appearance: Creamy layer sometimes present over a turbid layer
Total cholesterol: elevated
Triglyceride: elevated
Apo E-II increased, Apo E-III decreased, and Apo E-IV decreased

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Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia

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Increased VLDL
Serum appearance: Turbid
Total cholesterol: Normal to slightly elevated
Triglyceride: Moderately to severely elevated
Apo C-II either increased or decreased, and Apo B-100 increased

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Type V hyperlipoproteinemia

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Increased VLDL with chylomicrons
Serum appearance: Turbid with creamy layer
Total cholesterol: Slightly to moderately elevated
Triglyceride: Severely elevated
Apo C-II increased or decreased, Apo B-48 and Apo B-100 increased

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Bilirubin

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Principal pigment in bile that is derived from hemoglobin breakdown

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Delta bilirubin

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Bilirubin forms a complex with albumin for transport to the liver
bilirubin is unconjugated

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Unconjugated bilirubin

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carboxylic acids not derivatized to esters
Not soluble in water

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Conjugated bilirubin

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Form of bilirubin with two ester groups
soluble in water

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Urobilin

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an orange-brown pigment that gives stool its characteristic color

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Jaundice

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a yellow discoloration that occurs when the bilirubin concentration in the blood rises
bilirubin is deposited in the skin and sclera of the eyes

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Kernicterus

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Elevated bilirubin deposits in brain tissue of infants
affecting the central nervous system and resulting in mental retardation

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Pre-Hepatic Jaundice

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excessive anemias, spherocytosis, toxic conditions, HDN caused by Rh or ABO incompatibility
increased level of conjugated bilirubin in the serum

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Neonatal Jaundice

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Level of UDP-glycuronyltransferase is low at birth
takes several days for the liver to synthesis an adequate amount of the enzyme to catalyze bilirubin conjugation
causes increased serum level of unconjugated bilirubin

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Hepatic Jaundice

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when the liver cells malfunction and cannot take up, conjugate, or secrete bilirubin

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Post-Hepatic Jaundice/obstructive jaundice

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slow flow of bile due to a partial or complete obstruction of the extrahepatic biliary passage between the liver and duodenum

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Gilbert syndrome

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Defect in the ability of hepatocytes to take up bilirubin

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Crigler-Najjar disease

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Partial or complete deficiency of UDP-glycuronyltransferase

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Dubin-Johnson syndrome

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Defective liver cell excretion of bilirubin due to impaired transport in the hepatocytes of conjugated bilirubin
increased serum level of conjugated bilirubin with a mild increase in unconjugated bilirubin

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Bilirubin Ranges

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Infants: Total bilirubin 2-6 mg/dL
Adults: Total bilirubin 0.2-1.0 mg/dL
Indirect bilirubin 0.2-0.8 mg/dL
Direct bilirubin 0.0-0.2 mg/dL

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Urobilinogen

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is the collective term for stercobilinogen, mesobilinogen and urobilinogen

41
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In post-hepatic obstruction, urobilinogen formation is decreased because of what?

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impaired bilirubin excretion into the intestines
evidenced by: clay-colored/chalky white stool

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