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?

    <p>Low HDL ('good cholesterol')</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased risk of atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lipoprotein (a)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>People with high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dyslipidemia?

    <p>An abnormality in plasma lipids and lipoproteins increasing health risk</p> 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?

    <p>Lipoprotein (a)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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