Cornary Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main forms of lipoproteins?
A
High Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
Low Density Lipoproteins
2
Q
What is the role of LDL?
A
carries lipids in the blood to cells lining the blood vessels
(including the cells lining the arteries, which can lead to the development of fatty streaks within in blood Bessel lining)
3
Q
What is the role of HDL?
A
transports lipids from cells to the liver, allowing them to be metabolised
4
Q
What is the ideal ratio for HDL-LDL
A
HDL>LDL
HDL = healthier
5
Q
Describe the structure of a blood vessel
A
Inner layer- epithelia called endothelium
Middle layer- smooth muscle
Outer layer- connective tissue
6
Q
what is Atherosclerosis?
A
thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining
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