Chapter 16a

condition in which arteries have lost their elasticity (hardened) as a result of plaque deposits

accumulation of cholesterol and cells that can block the flow of blood through a vessel

a class of hyperlipidemia agents that bind to bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract. In order to produce new bile acid, the liver removes cholesterol from the blood stream, lowering LDL

Cholesterol

a lipid used in the production of hormones, bile salts, and cell membranes that contributes to atherosclerotic plaque formation when levels are high

Chylomicrons

a very large lipoprotein that contains 90% triglycerides and 5% cholesterol

High density lipoprotein (HDL)

the good cholesterol that contains 5% triglyceride, 25% cholesterol, and 50% protein

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Atherosclerosis condition in which arteries have lost their elasticity (hardened) as a result of plaque deposits	Atherosclerotic plaque accumulation of cholesterol and cells that can block the flow of blood through a vessel	Bile acid sequestrants (BAS) a class of hyperlipidemia agents that bind to bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract. In order to produce new bile acid, the liver removes cholesterol from the blood stream, lowering LDL
Cholesterol a lipid used in the production of hormones, bile salts, and cell membranes that contributes to atherosclerotic plaque formation when levels are high	Chylomicrons a very large lipoprotein that contains 90% triglycerides and 5% cholesterol	High density lipoprotein (HDL) the good cholesterol that contains 5% triglyceride, 25% cholesterol, and 50% protein