Asked by Christian Emmerton on Jun 23, 2024
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This is a lipid but is not as structurally complex as cholesterol molecules
A) total cholesterol
B) HDL cholesterol
C) LDL cholesterol
D) triglycerides
E) creatinine
F) uric acid
G) BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
H) sodium (Na)
I) potassium (K)
J) CK (creatinine kinase)
K) prothrombin time (PT)
Triglycerides
A combination of glycerol and fatty acids in the blood.
Lipid
A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phospholipids, and others.
Cholesterol Molecules
Organic molecules essential for building cell membranes and synthesizing certain hormones and vitamins, but high levels can lead to cardiovascular diseases.
- Link the rise in cholesterol levels to the formation of arterial plaque and cardiovascular illnesses.
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Learning Objectives
- Link the rise in cholesterol levels to the formation of arterial plaque and cardiovascular illnesses.
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