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What are the advantages of a high cholesterol diet?
I'm no doctor but there actually are some advantages to a high cholesterol diet. Cholesterol aids in the function of cell strength and regulates blood pressure in the body.
Why do inuits have low cholesterol levels?
Because they eat a lot of fish, which contains omega 3 - this regulates cholesterol levels
What major chemical that functions to stiffen cell membranes and thus regulates the fluidity of the animal cell membrane is what?
Cholesterol is the major chemical that functions to stiffen cell membranes and regulates the fluidity of animal cell membranes. It helps maintain membrane structure and integrity by reducing the movement of phospholipid molecules.
Do you need LDL cholesterol to survive?
Cholesterol is made naturally in your body. Your body will always have LDL cholesterol.
Where in the body is cholesterol made?
Cholesterol is found outside the body.
An adjective describing cholesterol which originates outside the body from foods?
Exogenous is cholesterol from outside the body (from foods). whereas endogenous is cholesterol that is made in the body.
What is the main regulator of blood cholestorol levels?
The main regulator of blood cholesterol levels is the liver. It produces cholesterol and regulates its release into the bloodstream. Additionally, dietary intake of cholesterol and saturated fats can also impact blood cholesterol levels.
Is glucose a hormone that regulates the body's production of insulin?
No, but insulin is a hormone that regulates the body's production of glucose.
Does eating cholesterol make cholesdtrol?
Dietary cholesterol can be absorbed by the body and utilized. The body's cholesterol production though is much higher than the general intake. If the absorbed amount of cholesterol increases, then the body's production decreases. Another "defense" which the body can use to avoid too much cholesterol in the system is to simply decrease the absorption of cholesterol.
How does a cell membrane differ from a body membrane?
A body membrane regulates what goes in the body in general, but the cell membrane regulates what goes in and out if the cell.
What body part processes cholesterol?
The liver processes cholesterol in the body, by either synthesizing it or removing it from the blood. Additionally, cells throughout the body can also take up and use cholesterol for various functions.
Does the body make enough cholesterol?
Yes. Your body naturally makes enough cholesterol to sustain you, so there is no need for you to include cholesterol in your diet.
