Chapter 16a

Atherosclerosis

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

Atherosclerotic plaque

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

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 [toggle]

Cholesterol

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

Chylomicrons

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

High density lipoprotein (HDL)

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

Chapter 16a: Flashcards

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Atherosclerosis condition in which arteries have lost their elasticity (hardened) as a result of plaque deposits [toggle]	Atherosclerotic plaque accumulation of cholesterol and cells that can block the flow of blood through a vessel [toggle]	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 [toggle]
Cholesterol a lipid used in the production of hormones, bile salts, and cell membranes that contributes to atherosclerotic plaque formation when levels are high [toggle]	Chylomicrons a very large lipoprotein that contains 90% triglycerides and 5% cholesterol [toggle]	High density lipoprotein (HDL) the good cholesterol that contains 5% triglyceride, 25% cholesterol, and 50% protein [toggle]