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Card 16

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Main functionL to transport lipid from the gut to adipose and muscle tissue, via lymphatic and circulatory systems

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Card 17

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Main function: to transport lipid synthesized in the liver to other parts of the body requiring triglyceride

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Card 18

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An intermediate in conversion of VLDL to LDL

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Card 19

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Contains an important aplioprotein called B100 responsible for recognising LDL receptors on the cell surface

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Card 20

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Main function: to remove cholesterol from peropheral cells and plasma, to be transported to the liver for reprocessing or excretion

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Card 21

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___________ LDL is removed from the blood via the apo B100 pathway

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Card 22

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The _______ has the highest number of LDL receptors in the body

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Card 23

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Gene defects of lipoprotein or lipoprotein receptors

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Card 24

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____ groups of hyperlipidaemia are recognised

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Card 25

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The _____ system is used to classify lipid disorders

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