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Chemistry review for Quiz on lipids MA Fall 2014

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What are fats called when they are combined with proteins?   lipoproteins  
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What are functions of cholesterol?   precursor of steroid hormojnes, precursor of Vitamin D, structural unit of the membrane  
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What kind of food is high in cholesterol?   animal fat!  
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What should be done to reduce a high serum cholesterol level?   decrease pre-formed cholesterol; decrease total calorie intake; increase exercise  
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What does VLDL stand for?   very low density lipoprotein  
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What does LDL stand for?   low density lipoprotein  
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What does HDL stand for?   high density lipoprotein  
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What role does VLDL play?   transports lipids to tissues  
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What role does LDL play?   Pieces become stuck artery clogging  
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what role does HDL play?   Returns stock pieces to liver heart helping the good stuff  
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what kind of cholesterol is desirable to have?   HDL  
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how does the body rid itself of cholesterol?   Through bile  
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what does the precipitation of cholesterol in the gallbladder cause?   It gives it causes gallstones 60 to 80 percent cholesterol by weight  
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which diagnoses are made from cholesterol, triglycerides, and LP E results?   familial hyperlipoproteinemia types 1 through 4  
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what causes atherosclerosis?   Lipid deposits in artery walls leads to see ad, coronary artery disease  
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what is coronary artery disease associated with?   Increased LDL and decreased HDL  
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what is the meaning of a cholesterol value below 200 milligrams per deciliter?   Desirable  
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what is the meaning of the cholesterol value 202 239 milligrams per deciliter   borderline  
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what is the meaning of the cholesterol value 240 milligrams per deciliter and above?   Statistical correlation to coronary artery disease  
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when testing cholesterol with HDL LDL and triglycerides how long is it necessary to fast?   9 to 12 hours  
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1what do your triglycerides respect? Reflect?   Your metabolic state, how much fat in your diet and exercise  
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what ratio is used to predict the risk of a person getting clogged arteries?   Total cholesterol divided by HDL should be less than or equal to 4.5  
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