SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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What compound in the blood can act as an indicator of the risk of coronary heart disease.
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Water
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Cholesterol
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Na+
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Jam
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -High levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood have been linked to a higher chance of coronary heart disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -Having either high LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) or low HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol)-or both-is one of the best predictors of your risk of heart disease. A blood lipid profile measures both your cholesterol numbers and your triglycerides, another type of fat in the blood that is a risk factor.
Detailed explanation-3: -A high number of white blood cells and their subtypes (for example, neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, and eosinophils) are associated with the presence of coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and stroke.
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