Practical 7: Investigation of Lipid Dysfunction
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What are some functions of cholesterol
Component of cell membranes Precursor of steroid hormones Precursor of bile acids
What can excess cholesterol lead to?
Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular disease Stroke
Why is HDL cholesterol known as good cholesterol
It helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream
What is high levels of HDL associated with?
Lower risk of heart disease
Why is HDL measured
To assess the risk of heart disease
What are the two ways of measuring HDL cholesterol?
Indirect method Direct method
How do we determine LDL cholesterol?
Usually it is simply calculated but it can be measured
How do we calculate the LDL cholesterol?
We use the Friedewald equation (cholesterol) - (HDL) - (TAG/2.2)