Lipids

Question 1

The degradation of triglycerides lodged in a chylomicron occurs in the blood stream due to ________

Answer 1

LPL

Question 2

Lipoproteins responsible for carrying most of the cholesterol in the bloodstream include:

Answer 2

LDL and HDL

Question 3

Engulfment of LDL by a tissue cell leads to:

Answer 3

inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase

Question 4

Cholesterol clinical assays utilize the reagents:

Answer 4

chelesterol esterase, peroxidase, and cholesterol oxidase

Question 5

Triglyceride clinical assays use what reagents?

Answer 5

glycerol phosphate oxidase, glycerol kinase, peroxidase, and lipase

Question 6

Calculate LDL:

• Total: 240 mg/dL
• HDL: 43 mg/dL
• Tri: 203 mg/dL
• Glucose: 120 mg/dL

Answer 6

156 mg/dL