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Is cholesterol a molecule?
Cholesterol is a fatty (lipid) substance carried around the body by proteins. These combinations of cholesterol and proteins are called lipoproteins. So cholesterol doesn't 'have', or contain, protein, but is chemically linked to proteins, hence the term 'lipoprotein'. There are two main types of lipoproteins:LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the harmful type of cholesterol.HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is a protectivetype of cholesterol.
Does cholesterol float free in the bloodstream?
No, cholesterol does not float freely in the bloodstream. It is transported in the blood attached to proteins called lipoproteins, such as LDL and HDL. These lipoproteins help transport cholesterol to cells throughout the body.
What is the liquid which things are carried around your body?
blood
Where is blood carried to in the aorta?
all around the body
How does cholesterol help?
Cholesterol is transported around the body by lipoproteins, which is fat attached to protein. There are two types - HDLs (high density lipoproteins) and LDLs (low density lipoproteins)LDLs carry cholesterol from the liver to body cells. Too much can block arteries. So this is "bad cholesterol"HDLs carry cholesterol that isn't needed from body cells back to the liver for removal from the body. So these are "good cholesterol"Hope I helped :)
Do you need LDL cholesterol to survive?
Cholesterol is made naturally in your body. Your body will always have LDL cholesterol.
How do the messages travel though body?
Most of the messages are carried by the nervous system around the body. Others are carried by the hormones.
Where in the body is cholesterol made?
Cholesterol is found outside the body.
Is colesterol soluble?
No, cholesterol is not soluble in water. It is a lipid molecule, which means it is hydrophobic (repels water) and therefore insoluble in water. Cholesterol is carried in the blood by lipoproteins, such as LDL and HDL, which allow it to be transported throughout the body.
What is the role of cholesterol in heart?
Cholesterol is either absorbed from food or made in the body. This synthesis can take place in most cells in the body including the cells of the heart, however cholesterol does not only come from the heart. Cholesterol can lead to clogging of arteries around the heart leading to heart problems.
What does the body use cholesterol for?
The body uses cholesterol for the transport of fats around the body, as little packages.Cholesterol is used to form the steroid class of hormones (which includes cortisol, estrogen and testosterone) and components of cell membranes.
How are hormones carried around the body?
Hormones are carried around the body through the bloodstream. They are produced by specialized glands and once released into the blood, they travel to target tissues where they exert their effects. Hormones bind to specific receptors on cells, triggering physiological responses.
