NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Carries cholesterol to the cells
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Contributes to plaque formation on blood vessel walls
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Called “bad cholesterol”
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -These groups, from least dense to most dense, are chylomicrons (aka ULDL by the overall density naming convention), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Detailed explanation-2: -What Is LDL? LDL cholesterol is often called the “bad” cholesterol because it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, raising your chances of health problems like a heart attack or stroke. But cholesterol isn’t all dangerous. Your body needs it to protect its nerves and make healthy cells and hormones.
Detailed explanation-3: -Low cholesterol levels are known as hypolipidemia. Obesity, insulin, and smoking can cause low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol. Low levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) may result from thyroid problems or other health issues.