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How is the production of endogenous very low-density lipoproteins decreased?
Exercise
Which of the following plasma lipoproteins is the most soluble?
Lipoproteins are soluble in lipids; plasma is a suspension in blood.
When do the size shape density and conformation of lipoproteins change?
This occurs when lipoproteins exchange their lipid and protein components with the environment.
Does low density lipoproteins carry cholesterol?
Yes, low denstity lipoproteins, or LDL, transport endogenous (internally produced) cholesterol from the liver to the tissues.
What Transport vehicles for most lipids are called?
Lipoproteins.
What are high-density lipoproteins made of?
High-density lipoproteins are made of lipoprotein particles, several proteins, some cholesterol, phospholipids, and a few triacylgylcerol.
What is the core of lipoproteins made of?
The core is made of cholesterol and triacygylcerols. It is hydrophobic.
What does renal hypodensities mean?
Kidney or urinary lowdensity head in this example a cyst
How is the production of endogenous very low-density lipoproteins decreased?
Exercise
Which organ forms lipoproteins?
The liver produces lipoproteins.
What is the outer layer of lipoproteins made of?
The outer layer is made of amphipathic phospholipids, free cholesterol, and apolipoproteins.
How many kinds of lipoproteins are there?
There are five major types of lipoproteins
What are synthesized by the liver to transport fat to the rest of the body?
very low density lipoproteins
Are lipoproteins produce by the small intestine?
yes, they can be..these lipoproteins are known as Chylomicrons.
What are Intermediate-density lipoproteins?
IDLs are short-lived lipoproteins containing about 30% cholesterol that are converted in the liver to low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
What is the function of the lipoproteins?
Lipoproteins usually carry fat molecules from the intestine to the bloodstream. As lipoproteins are broken down, they release fats that the body needs for energy or to put in storage.
Which of the following plasma lipoproteins is the most soluble?
Lipoproteins are soluble in lipids; plasma is a suspension in blood.
