Chapter 68: Lipid Metabolism

Chapter 68: Lipid Metabolism

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Which of the following best describes the major constituent of a typical chylomicron?
2. Apoprotein B
3. Cholesterol
4. Monoglycerides
5. Phospholipids
6. Triglycerides

ANS: E

2. Which of the following enzymes is especially active in the capillary endothelium and hydrolyzes triglycerides of chylomicrons?
3. Cholesterolester hydrolase
4. Lingual lipase
5. Lipase-colipase
6. Lipoprotein lipase
7. Pancreatic lipase

ANS: D

3. A 45-year-old man is diagnosed with familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency. Without treatment, the patient is at risk for developing which of the following conditions?
   1. Dermatomyositis
   2. Hypertriglyceridemia
   3. Myopathy
   4. Myositis ossificans
   5. Rhabdomyolysis

ANS: B

4. Which of the following lipoproteins contain the highest concentration of triglycerides?
   1. High-density lipoproteins (HDL)
   2. Intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL)
   3. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
   4. Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)

ANS: D