Why Would Increasing High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL)levels Be Beneficial When Treating

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why would increasing high-density lipoproteins (HDL) levels be beneficial when treating atherosclerosis?

• A)HDL acts as an antioxidant,reducing inflammation.
• B)HDL carries unsaturated fats in the blood.
• C)HDL increases low-density lipoprotein (LDL)oxidation.
• D)HDL helps digest trans fats and carries them to the liver to be eliminated.

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Definitions:

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, often defined as a heart rate over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Beats Per Minute

A measurement indicating the number of beats in one minute, commonly used to determine heart rate.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, resulting in the pumping of blood through the body.