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Low density lipoproteins are the second smallest of the five major groups of lipoproteins. They enable the transport of fat molecules within the water around cells and within the bloodstream.
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Why does Atherosclerosis occur in arteries and not in veins?
Atherosclerosis occurs when LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins) get oxidized. Since the plasma in the arteries contains plenty of oxygen to oxidize the LDL's it occurs mostly in arteries. In the veins, there is little oxygen to be found, so it is much more likely to happen in the arteries for that reason.
Lipoproteins are important for?
Lipoproteins are used to transport lipids in the body. They are also integral parts of cell membranes and transporter molecules.
What scale is used to determine an earthquakes density?
The Richter Scale is used to determine the earthquake density. The scale is measured from low as 1 to high as 10.
What type of cholesterol that may put patients at risk of heart disease?
Low-density lipoprotein
Salinity in the ocean is highest in regions where is high and is low?
Salinity in the ocean is highest in regions where evaporation is high and precipitation is low. Density in seawater is determined by both temperature and salinity.
What are Intermediate-density lipoproteins?
IDLs are short-lived lipoproteins containing about 30% cholesterol that are converted in the liver to low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
What are two types of lipoproteins?
high density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein.
Where are very low-density lipoproteins made?
They are made in the liver
Does low density lipoproteins carry cholesterol?
Yes, low denstity lipoproteins, or LDL, transport endogenous (internally produced) cholesterol from the liver to the tissues.
How is the production of endogenous very low-density lipoproteins decreased?
Exercise
Does Cardiovascular endurance exercise increase levels of low-density lipoproteins?
No
A high risk of heart attack correlates with high blood levels of what?
A high risk of heart attack correlates with high blood levels of low-density lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are responsible for transporting triacylglycerol's and cholesterol in the blood among all the tissues in the body.
Endogenously produced cholesterol is packaged in for delivery to cells of the body?
low-density-lipoproteins
What are synthesized by the liver to transport fat to the rest of the body?
very low density lipoproteins
What are the test under of lipid profile?
1. The tests under a lipid profile are: · Total cholesterol · Triglyceride · Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) · High Density Lipoproteins (HDLs) · Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDLs) · Total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio · Lipoprotein electrophoresis
What organ contains special receptors for removing low-density lipoproteins from the circulation?
Liver
What are high-density lipoproteins made of?
High-density lipoproteins are made of lipoprotein particles, several proteins, some cholesterol, phospholipids, and a few triacylgylcerol.
