MSCI 530 Quiz Steroids Nitrogen Metabolism Answers- Liberty University

Question 1
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Abetalipoproteinemia is a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism that results from a defect in this
protein;




microsomal transfer protein

Apo B48

Apo B100

Apo A1

Question 2
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In evaluating a diabetic patient who is taking Rosuvastatin to prevent atherosclerosis and
coronary artery disease, which of these effects do you suspect will be most prominent;

Significant plasma LDL reduction

Significant membrane phospholipid reduction

Significant apo B48 reduction

Significant Chylomicron reduction

Question 3
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Hypocholesterolemia will not impair the synthesis of this lipid soluble hormone;

Testosterone

Thyroxine

Progesterone

, Calcitriol

Question 4
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In a patient who is taking a bile acid sequestrant to control his hyperlipidemia, which of these
enzymes do you suspect will exhibit a significantly increased activity?

1α hydroxylase

Cholesterol 7-hydroxylase

7-dihydrocholesterol synthase

LCAT

Question 5
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The intermediates of endogenous cholesterol synthesis can also be used in the biosynthesis of
these larger molecules except;

Dolichol pyrophosphate

Heme A

Ubiquinonen

Retinol

Question 6
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In periods of starvation, human have the ability to metabolize cholesterol to CO2 and water for
ATP generation.

True

False

Question 7
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The most cholesterol-rich organ in the human body is the;