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13 Cards in this Set
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LIPOPROTEINS
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special carrier particles that transport Triglycerides, cholesterol, and other water insoluble lipid molecules throughout the body
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Unique system of fat transportation
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lipoproteins
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chylomicrons
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transport TG and cholesterol from GI tract to the tissues
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VLDL
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Very low density lipoproteins
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Low Density Lipoproteins LDL
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transport TG and cholesterol from liver to tissues
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High Density Lipoproteins HDL
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return unextracted TG and cholesterol from tissues to liver (scavenger pathway
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As density of particles increases
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particles smaller
lipid decreases protein increases |
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LDL
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80%lipid
20% protein |
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HDL
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50 lipid
50 protein |
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Scavenger WBC
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removes LDL fro circulation
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Fat Storage
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liver
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adipose tissue
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hydrolyzes TG using an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase
-where end result is stored |
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hormones epinephrine or glucagon
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signal an increased demand for energy
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