Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to cholesterol and lipid metabolism discussed in the lecture. They serve as a study aid for understanding important terms and their definitions.

EER

Estimated Energy Requirement, the average dietary energy intake to maintain energy balance.

Lipid Components

Essential fats that provide health benefits when included in the diet.

Nondigestible Lipids

Lipids that cannot be broken down and absorbed by the body, leading to laxative effects.

Lipase Inhibitor

A substance that inhibits the enzyme responsible for breaking down dietary fats.

Endothelial Cells

Cells that line blood vessels and are involved in the absorption of cholesterol.

Detergents (in biological context)

Substances that aid in breaking down fats and cholesterol in the body.

Ischemia

Restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen. 

VLDL

Very Low-Density Lipoprotein, a type of lipoprotein responsible for transporting triglycerides.

Triglycerides

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood that the body uses for energy.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps emulsify fats for digestion.

Absorption of Fats

The process of taking in fats from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.

Super Processed Foods

Foods that have been significantly altered from their natural state for improved taste and shelf life.

Cholesterol Transport

The process by which cholesterol is moved around the body by lipoproteins.

Adrenal Glands

Glands that produce hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone, which play vital roles in stress response and metabolism.

Microprobacy

The ability to identify and differentiate lipoproteins based on their composition.