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Which lipid-carrying particle is considered to be "good" cholesterol?
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HDL (High density lipoprotein)
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Which lipid-carrying particle is considered to be "bad" cholesterol?
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LDL (Low density lipoprotein)
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What is VLDL and where is it converted to LDL?
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Very low density lipoprotein
converted in the liver and bloodstream (pg 278)to LDL |
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Name the three types of lipids.
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triglycerides
phospholipids sterols |
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What is another name for HMG CoA reductase inhibitors?
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Statins
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What does "HMG CoA" represent and what does HMG CoA reductase do?
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hydroxymethlglutaryl-Coenzyme A
serves as the primary regulatory site for cholesterol biosynthesis |
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Nicotinic acid is also known by the name __________.
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niacin
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Fibric acid agents work more effectively on which lipid?
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triglycerides
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Bile acid bindign durgs are effective at lowering which type of cholesterol?
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LDL
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What is the major physical risk associated with high cholesterol levels?
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cardiovascular disease
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