Cholesterol quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 ways in which you get cholesterol
A
- Your body makes it
2. you eat it
2
Q
What is the build up on the artery walls called
A
Plaque
3
Q
High Density Lipoprotein - hdl
A
The healthy or good cholesterol.
You want a high amount of HDL.
4
Q
Low density lipoprotein ldl
A
The lousy or bad cholesterol.
You want a low amount of LDL.
5
Q
Blocked blood vessels in the brain can cause what?
A
A stroke.
6
Q
Blocked blood vessels in the coronary arteries can cause what?
A
A heart attack.
7
Q
What is cholesterol
A
Fat in the blood
