cholestorol

Question 1

whats cholestorol needed for?

Answer 1

-cell membranes
-insulation
-some sex hormones
-some growth hormones
-bile salts

Question 2

difference between HDLs and LDLs composition

Answer 2

-higher ratio of protein to lipid in HDLs than LDLs
-HDLs made from unsaturated lipids
-LDLs made from saturated lipids
-both made of lipids proteins and cholestorol

Question 3

is cholesterol soluble in bloodstream?

Answer 3

no, non-polar therefore insoluble in bloodstream

Question 4

difference in HDLs and LDLs function

Answer 4

-HDLs reduce blood cholestorol
-take cholesterol to liver where it’s broken down
-fatty plaques of atherosclerosis are removed
-LDLs bind to receptors & are taken up by cells
-excess LDLs overload receptors and reduce their activity
-these lead to high blood cholesterol levels

Question 5

which medication reduces cholesterol

Answer 5

statins

Question 6

which medicaysh reduces blood pressure (antihypertensives)

Answer 6

calcium channel blockers (reduces flow of calcium into heart and arteries), ace inhibitors, diuretics