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Lipoprotein
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macromolecules formed to carry both cholesterol and triglycerides within the blood.
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What are the types of lipoproteins?
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VLDL
LDL HDL chylomicrons |
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What's the source of chylomicrons?
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Dietary fat
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What's the function of chylomicrons?
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To carry triglycerides through the body.
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Are chylomicrons usually completely metabolized?
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Yes
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What do they do?
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They carry energy of food to muscle and fat cells.
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What's VLDL made up of?
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hepatic fat and carbohydrate
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Where is VLDL (hepatic fat and carbohydrate combined) made?
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The liver.
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What's the major cholesterol carrier in the body?
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LDL
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Where is LDL made?
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The liver
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Do women or men have higher HDL?
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Women
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Is HDL or LDL the powerful lipid factor of CHD risk?
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HDL
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So what's the goal in treating hyperlipidemia?
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To reduce the risk of CHD.
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T/F: Elevated LDL is associated with the development of CHD.
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True
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True/False: Elevated HDL reduces risk.
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True
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