SCI255 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Arteriosclerosis, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Phospholipid

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Distinguish between the following terms: acute and chronic diseases. Short term symptoms that have a limited duration, unlike chronic which develops in a longer period of time. Can be cured/treated, however if not treated it could result in death. Symptoms change or worsen rapidly, accelerated decline in health that is faster than chronic. Develops over a long time period (progressively worsen) Cannot be cured but can be postponed by eliminating risk factors. Loss of organ function at an accelerated rate, similar to aging, e. g. arteriosclerosis that may lead to an acute disease such as heart attacks: distinguish between the following terms: hdl and ldl. It takes cholesterol from blood to the liver and breaks it down. It is considered a good protein , because it takes the cholesterol that stick to artery walls from ldl and deposits it in to the liver to break down. Transfers cholesterol in blood for other cells to use.