Lipids and Lipoproteins Quiz

What is the formula to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) in the standard system?

• Weight in lbs / (Height in meters)^2

• Weight in lbs / (Height in inches)^2

• Weight in kg / (Height in inches)^2

• Weight in kg / (Height in meters)^2

Which type of fatty acids are particularly rich in the long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA?

• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

• Monounsaturated fatty acids

• Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

• Saturated fatty acids

What is the process by which excess cholesterol is removed from peripheral tissues and transported back to the liver?

• Cholesterol synthesis

• Cholesterol hydrolysis

• Cholesterol ester transfer

• Reverse cholesterol transport

Which lipoprotein is involved in the transport of cholesterol to hepatic and extrahepatic tissues?

• LDL

• VLDL

• Chylomicrons

• HDL

Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides in lipoproteins, releasing free fatty acids and glycerol to tissues?

• Cholesterol Ester Transfer Protein (CETP)

• Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL)

• Endothelial Lipase (EL)

• Hepatic Lipase (HL)

Which apolipoprotein is associated with an increased risk of CHD, cardiovascular disease, or stroke?

• ApoB-100

• ApoC-II

• ApoA-I

• ApoC-III

What is the main distribution of ApoE?

• CM

• CM, VLDL, and HDL

• HDL

• VLDL and LDL

What is the normal range for LDL-cholesterol?

• 160 mg/dL - 189 mg/dL

• 100 mg/dL – 129mg/dL

• <100mg/dL

• 130 mg/dL – 159 mg/dL

What is the primary target of therapy for managing metabolic syndrome?

• High HDL-cholesterol

• Raised blood pressure

• Atherogenic dyslipidemia

• LDL-C

Which condition is associated with elevated triglycerides as an independent risk factor?

• Diabetic dyslipidemia

• Familial combined hyperlipidemia

• Hepatic lipase deficiency

• ApoC-II deficiency