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Lipid Metabolism and Disorders Part 2 - Dyslipidemia in Atherosclerosis

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What is the underlying pathology of cardiovascular disease?

Potential for rupture and thrombosis

Fatty streaks

Fatty streaks, plaques, and potential for rupture (correct)

Plaques

How does dyslipidemia contribute to atherosclerosis?

Attracting inflammatory cells

Promoting plaque formation and rupture (correct)

Increasing circulation to the brain

Removing cholesterol from tissues

What role do oxidized lipoproteins play in atherosclerosis?

Triggering repair processes (correct)

Attracting inflammatory cells

Promoting plaque formation

Removing cholesterol from tissues

Which type of cholesterol is insufficiently removing cholesterol from tissues?

Low HDL ('good cholesterol') (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does dyslipidemia predominantly lead to in terms of cardiovascular risk?

Increased risk of atherosclerosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of LDL particle that has an additional protein similar to plasminogen?

Lipoprotein (a) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the lipid-related risk factors for coronary artery disease?

High total cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high Lp(a), small dense LDL (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of individuals are more likely to have small dense LDL particles?

People with high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and insulin resistance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Dyslipidemia?

An abnormality in plasma lipids and lipoproteins increasing health risk (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is responsible for interfering with clot breakdown and increasing the risk of blood clots and heart disease?