ANTH 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Trans Fat, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Hypertension
20 Feb 2017
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Chapter 7 lipids in health and disease. Objectives: summarize the events that lead to the development of atherosclerosis. Cardiovascular disease (cvd) is the leading cause of death in the united states. The development of atherosclerosis often begins with an injury to the arterial lining. Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Appropriate diet and lifestyle choices may reduce our risk for cvd by about 80% Low-density lipoproteins are the primary carrier of cholesterol to all cells: low-density lipoprotein (ldl) Transports cholesterol from the liver to the cells of the body. Elevated levels associated with increased risk of heart disease. High-density lipoproteins carry cholesterol from cells back to liver: high-density lipoprotein (hdl) Transports cholesterol from the cells and tissues to transport back to the liver. High levels of hdl associated with lower heart disease risk. The concentrations of total cholesterol, hdl cholesterol, ldl cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood affect risk of cardiovascular disease.
