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lipoproteins
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They are triglycerides coated with protein, cholesterol, and phospholipids.
soluble in water and oil, so they circulate freely in blood VLD,LDL,HDL |
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VLDL
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very low density lipoproteins
used by liver to manufacture LDLs raised concentration suggests more LDLs are being made |
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LDL
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low density lipoproteins
made by liver,contain more cholesterol than protein carry cholesterol to body cells high numbers incense chance of heart attack 100mg/dl is optimal |
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HDL
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carry unused cholesterol to liver for disposal
contain more protein than cholesterol good type, decrease chance of heart attack 40mg/dl min, 60 mg/dl best olive oil may increase hdls |
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chlulomicrons
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found in vlood and intestinal lymph during &after meals
formed during lipid absorption in the small intestines and transported by the lymph into the bloodstream for energy |
