Exercise Physiology Flashcards
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Atherosclerosis
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Where arteries become clogged with fatty substances.
2
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Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL)
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Transport cholesterol in the blood to the tissues and are classed as “bad” cholesterol since they are linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
3
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High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
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Transport excess cholesterol in the blood back to the liver where it is broken down and are classed as “good” cholesterol since they lower the risk of developing heart disease.
