Description : Which of the following lipoproteins would contribute to a measurement of plasma cholesterol in a normal individual following a 12 hr fast? (A) Chylomicrons (B) VLDL (C) Both VLDL and LDL (D) LDL
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Chylomicron, intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL) and very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) all are serum lipoproteins. What is the correct ordering of these particles from the lowest to ... , IDL, LDL (C) VLDL, IDL, LDL, Chylomicron (D) Chylomicron, IDL, VLDL, LDL
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Receptors for chylomicron remnants are (A) Apo A specific (B) Apo B-48 specific (C) Apo C specific (D) Apo E specific
Description : Chylomicron remnants are catabolised in (A) Intestine (B) Adipose tissue (C) Liver (D) Liver and intestine
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Cholesterol circulates in blood stream chiefly as (A) Free cholesterol (B) Ester cholesterol (C) Low density lipoproteins (D) Low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins
Description : Very low density lipoproteins are relatively rich in (A) Cholesterol (B) Triacyl glycerol (C) Free fatty acids (D) Phospholipids
Description : Which are the cholesterol esters that enter cells through the receptor-mediated endocytosis of lipoproteins hydrolyzed? (A) Endoplasmin reticulum (B) Lysosomes (C) Plasma membrane receptor (D) Mitochondria
Last Answer : B
Description : Increased serum levels of which of the following may be associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis? (a) Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) (b) Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) (c) Intermediate – density lipoproteins (IDL) (d) High-density lipoproteins (HDL) (e) Cholesterol
Last Answer : Ans: D
Last Answer : (B) Lysosomes
Description : The class of lipoproteins having a beneficial effect in atherosclerosis is (A) Low density of lipoproteins (B) very low density lipoproteins (C) High density lipoproteins (D) Chylomicrons
Description : Very low density lipoproteins are also known as (A) β-lipoproteins (B) Pre β--lipoproteins (C) α-lipoproteins (D) None of these
Description : Activated lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase is essential for the conversion of (A) VLDL remnants into LDL (B) Nascent HDL into HDL (C) HDL2 into HDL3 (D) HDL3 into HDL2
Description : Low density plasma proteins are rich in (A) Chylomicrons (B) Cholesterol (C) Triglycerides (D) Phospholipids
Description : The ‘free fatty acids’ (FFA) of plasma: (A) metabolically inert (B) mainly bound to β-lipoproteins (C) stored in the fat (D) mainly bound to serum albumin
Description : The triacyl glycerol present in plasma lipoproteins are hydrolyzed by (A) Linqual lipase (B) Pancreatic lipase (C) Colipase (D) Lipoprotein lipase
Description : Changes in serum high density lipoproteins (HDL) are more truly reflected by those of (A) HDL-1 (B) HDL-2 (C) HDL-3 (D) HDLC
Description : Which one of the following statement is correct, A. The remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle B. the last secretion of the odontoblast is cementum X C. The ... ameloblast is the acquired of enamel cuticle D. The remnants of odontoblast form the primary enamel cuticle
Last Answer : A. The remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle
Description : which one of the following statement is correct, A. The remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle B. the last secretion of the odontoblast is cementum C. The last ... is the acquired of enamel cuticle D. The remnants of odontoblast form the primary enamel cuticle
Description : Correct ordering of lipoprotein molecules from lowest to the greater density is (A) LDL, IDL, VLDL, chylomicron (B) Chylomicron, VLDL, IDL, LDL (C) VLDL, IDL, LDL, chylomicron (D) LDL, VLDL, IDL, chylomicron
Description : The compound which has the lowest density is (A) Chylomicron (B) β-Lipoprotein (C) α-Lipoprotein (D) pre β-Lipoprotein
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Lipoprotiens may be identified more accurately by means of (A) Electrophoresis (B) Ultra centrifugation (C) Centrifugation (D) Immunoelectrophoresis
Description : Hydrated density of HD lipoproteins is (A) 0.94 gm/ml (B) 0.94–1.006 gm/ml (C) 1.006–1.063 gm/ml (D) 1.063–1.21 gm/ml
Description : The density of lipoproteins increases as the protein content (A) Increases (B) Decreases (C) Highly decreases (D) Slightly and promptly decreases
Description : Hydrated density of (HD) lipoproteins is (A) 0.94 gm/ml (B) 0.94-1.006 gm/ml (C) 1.006-1.063 gm/ml (D) 1.063-1.21 gm/l
Description : β-lipoproteins have the density in the range of (A) 0.95–1.006 (B) 1.006–1.019 (C) 1.019–1.063 (D) 1.063–1.125
Description : The major source of extracellular cholesterol for human tissue is (A) Very low density lipoprotein (B) High density lipoprotein (C) Low density lipoprotein (D) Albumin
Description : In the type II (a) hyper lipoproteinemia there is increase in (A) Chylomicron bond (B) β (C) Pre beta (D) α
Description : A significant feature of Tangier disease is (A) Impairment of chylomicron formation (B) Hypotriacylglycerolmia (C) Absence of Apo-C-II (D) Absence of Apo-C-I
Description : Dietary fats after absorption appear in the circulation as (A) HDL (B) VLDL (C) LDL (D) Chylomicron
Description : Nascent chylomicron receives apolipoproteins C and E from (A) VLDL remnant (B) VLDL (C) LDL (D) HDL
Description : The apolipoprotein which forms the integral component of chylomicron is (A) B-100 (B) B-48 (C) C (D) D
Description : The lipoprotein with the fastest electrophoretic mobility and the lowest triglyceride content is (A) Chylomicron (B) VLDL (C) IDL (D) HDL
Description : What is the function of chylomicron?
Last Answer : Transport of triglycerides from intestine to adipose tissue.
Description : What is the main apoprotein present in chylomicron.
Last Answer : B48.
Description : A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results ... 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration
Last Answer : Answers-3 Bit too easy really. A high or even normal PTH concentration in the presence of hypercalcaemia would support the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. A high urinary Calcium concentration may ... but neither confirm the diagnosis. Elevated 1,25 VitD suggests a diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D.
Description : Heparin releasable hepatic lipase converts (A) VLDL remnants into LDL (B) Nascent HDL into HDL (C) HDL2 into HDL3 (D) HDL3 into HDL2
Description : Genes are (A) RNA (B) DNA (C) lipoproteins and (D) Chromoproteins
Description : In the blood the vitamin esters are attached to (A) α1-lipoproteins (B) α2-lipoproteins (C) β-lipoproteins (D) γ-lipoproteins
Description : Carotenes are transported with the (A) Minerals (B) Proteins (C) Lipids (D) Lipoproteins
Description : The free fatty acids in blood are (A) Stored in fat depots (B) Mainly bound to β-lipoproteins (C) Mainly bound to serum albumin (D) Metabolically most inactive
Description : Increase in blood of this class of lipoproteins is beneficial to ward off coronary heart disease: (A) HDL (B) LDL (C) VLDL (D) IDL
Description : Transcortins are (A) Mucoproteins (B) Glycoproteins (C) Metalloproteins (D) Lipoproteins
Description : How lipoproteins are estimated?
Last Answer : Either by electrophoresis or by ultracentrifugation.
Description : Normal value of plasma total proteins varies between (A) 3–4 gm/100ml (B) 6–8 gm/100ml (C) 10–12 gm/100ml (D) 14–16 gm/100ml
Description : Measurement of insulin clearance test is a measure of (A) Glomerular filtration rate (B) Filtration factor (C) Renal plasma flow (D) Tubular secretory mass
Description : Urea clearance test is used to determine the (A) Glomerular filtration rate (B) Renal plasma flow (C) Ability of kidney to concentrate the urine (D) Measurement of tubular mass
Description : When the nurse notes that the post cardiac surgery patient demonstrates low urine output (< 25 ml/hr) with high specific gravity (> 1.025), the nurse suspects: a) Inadequate fluid volume Urine ... by high urine output with low specific gravity. d) Anuria The anuric patient does not produce urine.
Last Answer : a) Inadequate fluid volume Urine output of less than 25 ml/hr may indicate a decrease in cardiac output. A high specific gravity indicates increased concentration of solutes in the urine which occurs with inadequate fluid volume.
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the cell plasma membrane? a. The plasma membrane is composed of amphipathic molecules b. The hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer of the ... contribute to the cell coat d. The membrane proteins of nerve cells are highly voltage-dependent
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d The plasma membrane defines the boundary of the cell and serves to contain and concentrate enzymes and other macromolecule constituents. The plasma membrane is ... and bear carbohydrate moieties primarily as oligosaccharide chains that contribute to the cell coat or glycocalyx
Description : Each of the following may contribute to formation of oedema EXCEPT C A. decreased plasma oncotic pressure increased intravascular hydrostatic pressure C. increased serum albumin D. decreased serum proteins
Last Answer : increased serum albumi
Description : In humans under normal conditions loss of ketone bodies via urine is usually less than (A) 1 mg/24 hr (B) 4 mg/24 hr (C) 8 mg/24 hr (D) 10 mg/24 hr