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Which type of lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol away from body tissues and back to the liver?
Which type of lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol away from body tissues and back to the liver?
- Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) (correct)
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
- Lecithins
What is the primary carrier of triglycerides in blood, which through bodily processes becomes LDL?
What is the primary carrier of triglycerides in blood, which through bodily processes becomes LDL?
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
- Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) (correct)
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
- Lecithins
Which lipoprotein carries the highest amount of cholesterol and contributes to plaque deposits and coronary artery disease?
Which lipoprotein carries the highest amount of cholesterol and contributes to plaque deposits and coronary artery disease?
- Triglycerides
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (correct)
- Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
What is the primary function of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)?
What is the primary function of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)?
What is the common chemical structure found in steroids?
What is the common chemical structure found in steroids?
What is the main function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
What is the main function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
What is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
What is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Which contributor plays a significant role in the development of hyperlipidemia?
Which contributor plays a significant role in the development of hyperlipidemia?
Which lipid accounts for 90% of total lipids in the body and serves as an energy source?
Which lipid accounts for 90% of total lipids in the body and serves as an energy source?
Which type of lipids have three fatty acids attached to glycerol and serve as an energy source?
Which type of lipids have three fatty acids attached to glycerol and serve as an energy source?
What is the term used to describe abnormal levels of lipoproteins, either in excess or deficient?
What is the term used to describe abnormal levels of lipoproteins, either in excess or deficient?
What is the main function of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)?
What is the main function of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)?
What is the primary function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
What is the primary function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
What is the main component of plasma membranes that is necessary for the production of Vitamin D, bile acids, and other steroids?
What is the main component of plasma membranes that is necessary for the production of Vitamin D, bile acids, and other steroids?
What is a common chemical structure found in steroids?
What is a common chemical structure found in steroids?
Which type of lipoprotein is the primary carrier of triglycerides in blood, which through bodily processes becomes low-density lipoprotein (LDL)?
Which type of lipoprotein is the primary carrier of triglycerides in blood, which through bodily processes becomes low-density lipoprotein (LDL)?
