Lipoproteins

Question 1

Low density lipoproteins (LDLs)

Answer 1

• more cholesterol
• less proteins
• transports cholesterol from liver to body tissues
• increases risk of CVD

Question 2

High density lipoproteins (HDLs)

Answer 2

• less cholesterol
• more protein
• transports cholesterol from body tissues to liver where it is broken down
• decreases risk of CVD