SSEH3301 Study Guide - Final Guide: Bile Acid, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein, Low-Density Lipoprotein
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Lipid made by the body, and consumed in animal products. The production of vit d, steroid hormones, and bile salt (digestion of fats) The oxidation of vldl would result in ldl formation after oxidation. Forming plaque which leads to the damaging of the endothelial layer of the cell walls. It helps to reverse the cholesterol transport. Where cholesterol and fats are picked up" and then sent back to the liver to be excreted. Also, it decreases monocyte adhesion (sticking onto the layer) And also hdl help to maintain the endothelial function. Consumption of food with fat/cholesterol broken down in the digestive tract. Transported around the body after being absorbed. Ffa stored in body fats and muscle. Vldl drops off and some gets converted to ldl. Ldl oxidised and an increased chance of depositing fat and cholesterol in the artery walls. Increase chances of atherosclerosis and it can damage the layer of the endothelial layer.
