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1-30 Lipids
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16.1. Select the regulatory effects of cholesterol delivered to cells via LDL receptors:
- Aa) inhibits the enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMG)
- Bb) inhibits the enzyme acylcholesterol acyl transferase (ACAT)
- Cc) inhibits the synthesis of LDL-receptors
- Dd) activates the enzyme lecithincholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT)
- Ee) activates cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP)
26.2. Select the correct statements regarding lipoprotein(a):
- Aa) represents a lipoprotein with an antiatherogenic role
- Bb) possesses structural analogy with HDL
- Cc) contains a lot of cholesterol
- Dd) contains apo B-100 and apo(a)
- Ee) is catabolized by means of LDL-receptors
36.3. Select the most common causes of familial hyperchylomicronemia (HLP type I):
- Aa) lecithincholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT) enzyme deficiency
- Bb) lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency
- Cc) apolipoprotein C-II deficiency
- Dd) LDL-receptor mutations
- Ee) apolipoprotein E polymorphism
46.4. Select lipid profile changes characteristic of familial hyperchylomicronemia
(HLP type I):- Aa) increase in plasma values of apoA
- Bb) severe hypertriglyceridemia
- Cc) increase in HDL-cholesterol concentration
- Dd) the presence of chylomicronsto fastin blood
- Ee) lack of VLDL and LDL
56.5. Select the hereditary defects associated with familial hypercholesterolemia:
- Aa) ABCA1 membrane transporter defect
- Bb) apolipoprotein A-II deficiency
- Cc) apolipoprotein B-100 deficiency
- Dd) LDL-receptor mutations
- Ee) mutations with "loss of function" of PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type
66.6. Select lipid profile changes characteristic of familial hypercholesterolemia:
- Aa) high level of HDL-cholesterol
- Bb) increased values of LDL-cholesterol
- Cc) low concentration of apoB-100
- Dd) high concentrations of total cholesterol
- Ee) lack of chylomicrons and VLDL
76.7. Select the correct statements regarding sitosterolemia:
- Aa) is caused by high expression of ABCA-1
- Bb) is determined by ABCG-5 and ABCG-8 deficiency
- Cc) is associated with a high cardiovascular risk
- Dd) is characterized by an increase in the plasma concentration of plant sterols and cholesterol
- Ee) a distinctive clinical sign of the disease is moderate hemolysis
86.8. Regarding LCAT (lecithincholesterolacyl transferase) enzyme deficiency, the statements are
correct:- Aa) is characterized by the excessive accumulation of triglycerides in the tissues
- Bb) is characterized by the excessive accumulation of cholesterol esters in HDL
- Cc) leads to early atherosclerosis
- Dd) is accompanied by a decrease in the concentration of HDL in the blood
- Ee) is clinically manifested by acute pancreatitis attacks
96.9. Select the correct answers regarding familial a-beta-lipoproteinemia:
- Aa) is caused by defective synthesis of apoproteins B
- Bb) is determined by the high expression of LDL-receptors
- Cc) is characterized by hypertriglyceridemia
- Dd) is characterized by malabsorption of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins
- Ee) leads to early atherosclerosis
106.10. Select the correct answers regarding familial an-alpha-lipoproteinemia (Tangier disease):
- Aa) is determined by the hereditary defect of the ABCA-1 transporter
- Bb) can be caused by mutations of ABCG-5 and ABCG-8 transporters
- Cc) causes the accumulation of cholesterol esters in the tissues
- Dd) is characterized by low plasma values of LDL-cholesterol
- Ee) presents antiatherogenic protection
116.11. Select the correct answers regarding combined hyperlipidemia:
- Aa) represents the increase in the concentration of LDL- and HDL-cholesterol
- Bb) represents the increase in chylomicron and VLDL values
- Cc) is characterized by hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia
- Dd) can be accompanied by a decrease in HDL-cholesterol concentration
- Ee) can be hereditary and/or acquired
126.12. Select atherogenic lipoproteins:
- Aa) chylomicrons
- Bb) IDL
- Cc) LDL
- Dd) HDL
- Ee) lipoprotein
136.13. Select the diseases associated with hypercholesterolemia:
- Aa) familial hyperchylomicronemia
- Bb) familial hypercholesterolemia
- Cc) clinical hypothyroidism
- Dd) familial alpha-lipoproteinemia
- Ee) hepatic cholestasis
146.14. Regarding isolated hypertriglyceridemia, the statements are correct:
- Aa) is caused by the increase in the content of LDL and HDL
- Bb) is caused by increased chylomicron and/or VLDL content
- Cc) is present in familial hypercholesterolemia
- Dd) presents a high cardiovascular risk
- Ee) is at high risk for pancreatitis
156.15. Select the biochemical mechanisms involved in the development of diabetic dyslipidemia (from type II diabetes):
- Aa) increased synthesis of triglycerides and VLDL in the liver
- Bb) increased activity of LDL-receptors
- Cc) decrease in lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity
- Dd) decreasing the activity of hormone-sensitive lipase
- Ee) increased synthesis of phospholipids in the liver
166.16. Select the lipid profile changes that make up the "diabetic triad":
- Aa) reduction of HDL-cholesterol
- Bb) hypertriglyceridemia
- Cc) decrease in LP(a) concentration
- Dd) the presence of small and dense LDL
- Ee) increase in apoA-I concentration
176.17. Select the lipid changes that fall within the defining criteria of the metabolic syndrome (according to IDF – International Diabetes Federations, 2005):
- Aa) total cholesterol <5mmol/L
- Bb) HDL-cholesterol <1.1 mmol/L for women and <0.9 mmol/L for men
- Cc) triglycerides >1.7 mmol/L
- Dd) LDL-cholesterol <3mmol/L
- Ee) apoB <1g/L
186.18. Select the clinical conditions and laboratory changes that fall within the IDF
(International Diabetes Federations. 2005) criteria for defining the metabolic syndrome:- Aa) waist circumference >80 cm for women and >94 cm for men
- Bb) HDL-cholesterol >1.1 mmol/L for women and >0.9 mmol/L for men
- Cc) triglycerides <1.7 mmol/L
- Dd) arterial hypertension >130/85 mmHg
- Ee) fasting blood glucose ≥5.6 mmol/L
196.19. Select the correct statement regarding dyslipidemia from hypothyroidism:
- Aa) is determined by the decrease in the expression of LDL-receptors
- Bb) is determined by the increased synthesis of apo A-I
- Cc) is caused by the acceleration of the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids
- Dd) is characterized by an increase in HDL-cholesterol concentration
- Ee) is characterized by hypocholesterolemia
206.20. Select the changes that are part of the "atherogenic lipid profile":
- Aa) hypotriglyceridemia
- Bb) lowering the concentration of HDL-cholesterol
- Cc) increase in LDL-cholesterol values
- Dd) increasing the content of chylomicrons
- Ee) absence of LP(a)
216.21. Oxidized LDL are involved in atherogenesis through the following effects, with an exception:
- Aa) decrease endothelial permeability
- Bb) stimulates the endothelial release of chemotactic factors for monocytes
- Cc) stimulates endothelial expression of adhesion molecules for monocytes
- Dd) stimulates the adhesion of platelets to the endothelium
- Ee) stimulates the formation of "foam cells"
226.22. HDL have an antiatherogenic role through the following effects, with an exception:
- Aa) inhibits the formation of lipid peroxides
- Bb) inhibits the synthesis and secretion of chemotactic factors for monocytes
- Cc) protects LDL from oxidation through the activity of the enzyme LCAT and paraoxonase
- Dd) stimulates the formation of "foam cells"
- Ee) stimulates the mobilization of cholesterol from the cells
236.23. Select screening tests used to determine whether or not a patient has a disorder of lipid metabolism:
- Aa) total cholesterol
- Bb) apolipoprotein B
- Cc) lipoprotein(a)
- Dd) triglycerides
- Ee) HDL-cholesterol
246.24. Selectspecial tests used to confirm and/or establish the type of primary dyslipidemia:
- Aa) apo E phenotyping
- Bb) testing the activity of LDL receptors
- Cc) determination of triglycerides
- Dd) testing of postheparin lipoprotein lipase activity
- Ee) calculation of LDL-cholesterol
256.25. Calculation of the concentration of LDL-cholesterol is carried out according to the Friedewald formula. Select the situations when the Friedewald formula is not valid for calculating LDL cholesterol:
- Aa) high total cholesterol values
- Bb) diabetes associated with pronounced hypertriglyceridemia
- Cc) familial dys-β-lipoproteinemia (HLP type III))
- Dd) high HDL-cholesterol content
- Ee) increased triglyceride values (>4.5mmol/L)
266. 26. Although apoB indirectly reflects LDL concentration, there are situations when apoB concentration is increased and LDL-Chol values are normal. What information does the
disproportionate increase in apoB concentration provide?- Aa) increased concentration of HDL
- Bb) increasing the concentration of chylomicrons
- Cc) decrease in IDL plasma concentration
- Dd) the presence of small and dense LDL
- Ee) absence of LP(a)
276. 27. Select the main mechanism of action of statins:
- Aa) decrease the expression of LDL-receptors
- Bb) inhibits the hepatic hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase enzyme
- Cc) activates the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
- Dd) inhibits lecithincholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT)
- Ee) activates hepatic lipase (HL)
286. 28. Select the main mechanism of action of resins (bile acid sequestrants):
- Aa) activates the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
- Bb) inhibits lecithincholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT)
- Cc) binds bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption
- Dd) inhibits cholesterol uptake by the liver
- Ee) stimulates the intestinal absorption of lipids
296.29. Select the factors that can contribute to the increase in plasma cholesterol
concentration:- Aa) dietary abuse of cholesterol and/or saturated fats
- Bb) high dietary fiber intake
- Cc) advanced age
- Dd) systematic practice of physical exercise
- Ee) vegetarian diet
306.30. Select the factors that can contribute to the increase in the plasma concentration of
triglycerides:- Aa) sedentarism
- Bb) dietary abuse of refined carbohydrates
- Cc) high dietary fiber intake
- Dd) abusive consumption of alcohol
- Ee) vegan diet
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