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What is the underlying pathology of cardiovascular disease (CVD) that starts in teenagers and progresses over time?
What is the underlying pathology of cardiovascular disease (CVD) that starts in teenagers and progresses over time?
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmia
- Heart failure
- Atherosclerosis (correct)
Which type of cholesterol is considered 'bad' and promotes plaque formation and rupture?
Which type of cholesterol is considered 'bad' and promotes plaque formation and rupture?
- Triglycerides
- LDL (correct)
- HDL
- VLDL
What is the key role of oxidized lipoproteins in the development of atherosclerosis?
What is the key role of oxidized lipoproteins in the development of atherosclerosis?
- They promote plaque formation and rupture (correct)
- They help remove cholesterol from tissues
- They have no effect on atherosclerosis
- They lower inflammation in the arteries
Which type of cholesterol is considered 'good' and helps remove cholesterol from tissues?
Which type of cholesterol is considered 'good' and helps remove cholesterol from tissues?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of atherosclerosis?
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Which type of particle is Lipoprotein (a)?
Which type of particle is Lipoprotein (a)?
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What risk does Lipoprotein (a) pose in terms of heart disease?
What risk does Lipoprotein (a) pose in terms of heart disease?
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Why are small dense LDL particles considered a risk factor for heart disease?
Why are small dense LDL particles considered a risk factor for heart disease?
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What causes Dyslipidemia?
What causes Dyslipidemia?
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What determines the levels of Lipoprotein (a)?
What determines the levels of Lipoprotein (a)?
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