lipoprotein particle, main function

Question 1

chylomicron

Answer 1

transport of dietary TAGs to adipocytes and peripheral tissues

chylomicron remnant transport remaining cholesterol to liver where it is endocytosed

Question 2

very low density lipoprotein

Answer 2

transport of TAGs to adipocytes and peripheral tissues

Question 3

intermediate density

Answer 3

conversion to LDLs

return unused TAGs, Ch, and CE to liver

Question 4

low density lipoprotein

Answer 4

transport of Ch and CE to peripheral tissue

Question 5

high density lipoprotein

Answer 5

reverse transport of Ch and CE to liver