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'Transportation of triglycerides from liver to adipose tissue' is the function of which of the following lipoproteins?

'Transportation of triglycerides from liver to adipose tissue' is the function of which of the following lipoproteins? Correct Answer Very low density lipoprotein

Explanation:-

  • Triglycerides are formed by 3 fatty acids and a glycerol molecule.
  • They are referred to as fats and are the most common type of fat in our body.
  • Fat digestion mainly takes place in the small intestine with the help of the lipase enzyme.
  • Lipase is a vital enzyme and can be secreted by the stomach, small intestine, and pancreas.
  • The liver is mainly responsible for the synthesis of triglycerides.
    • Apo B100 is synthesized by the liver around peripheral triglycerides resulting in the formation of VLDL secreted from the liver into the blood. Thus, VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver to peripheral tissues.
  • Transport of triacylglycerols in the blood is a function of VLDL, chylomicron lipoproteins. VLDL stands for very low-density lipoprotein. On the other hand, high-density lipoproteins and low-density lipoproteins perform the function of transporting cholesterol in the body.

Additional Information

  • Lipoproteins help in the transport of these through the blood. Increased cholesterol levels are not good for health as it causes cardiovascular disease.
  • Cholesterol is insoluble in blood, it is transported in the circulatory system within lipoproteins.
  • There are several types of lipoproteins in the blood like very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
  • LDL cholesterol is considered the bad cholesterol because it contributes to fatty buildups in arteries. This condition narrows the arteries and increases the risk for heart attack, stroke, and peripheral arteries disease or PAD.
  • HDL cholesterol can be thought of as good cholesterol. So in the case of HDL cholesterol, higher levels are actually better.
  • HDL acts as a scavenger, carrying LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where the LDL is broken down and passed from the body.
  • A healthy HDL cholesterol level may protect against heart attack and stroke. low levels of HDL cholesterol increase the risk of heart disease.

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