Cholesterol and Lipoproteins

<p>LDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>HDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues as part of the cholesterol transport pathway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elevated HDL levels protect against atherosclerosis by removing cholesterol from vessel walls and transporting it to the liver where it is removed from the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has been shown that the higher the number of LDL particles, the higher is the risk for heart disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased HDL levels are considered atherogenic because HDL is involved in the reverse cholesterol transport pathway, and lower levels can lead to inadequate cholesterol removal from vessel walls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lipoproteins are formed by combining specific proteins with insoluble lipids in order to transport them in plasma.</p> Signup and view all the answers