Practical 7: Investigation of Lipid Dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
What are some functions of cholesterol
A
Component of cell membranes
Precursor of steroid hormones
Precursor of bile acids
2
Q
What can excess cholesterol lead to?
A
Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular disease
Stroke
3
Q
Why is HDL cholesterol known as good cholesterol
A
It helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream
4
Q
What is high levels of HDL associated with?
A
Lower risk of heart disease
5
Q
Why is HDL measured
A
To assess the risk of heart disease
6
Q
What are the two ways of measuring HDL cholesterol?
A
Indirect method
Direct method
7
Q
How do we determine LDL cholesterol?
A
Usually it is simply calculated but it can be measured
8
Q
How do we calculate the LDL cholesterol?
A
We use the Friedewald equation
(cholesterol) - (HDL) - (TAG/2.2)
