​How Do the Lipoproteins LDL and HDL Influence Heart Disease

question 66

Multiple Choice

​How do the lipoproteins LDL and HDL influence heart disease risk?

• A)LDL are much lighter in weight since they do not contain as much cholesterol to take to the cells.
• B)HDL are affected by the amount of cholesterol we eat in our diet.
• C)​LDL benefit the heart by transporting cholesterol to the tissues and away from blood.
• D)​HDL play an important role in scavenging cholesterol from the tissues for disposal.
• E)​HDL transport dietary fat to the liver and help keep fat from being stored in the liver.

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Definitions:

Atomic Number

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, determining the chemical properties of an element and its place in the periodic table.

Helium

A chemical element with symbol He and atomic number 2, known for being a lightweight, inert gas widely used in balloons and as a coolant.

Neon

A chemical element with the symbol Ne and atomic number 10, it is a colorless, odorless, inert monatomic gas under standard conditions, with about two-thirds the density of air and is used in fluorescent lamps and signs.

Argon

A noble gas element with the atomic number 18, colorless, odorless, and inert, making up about 1% of the Earth's atmosphere.