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QUESTIONS AND EXPERT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+




functions of cholesterol - ANSWER- stabilizes cell walls
precursor of bile acids,
hormone synthesis


enterohepatic recycling - ANSWER- Involves Gut (Enteric) & Liver
(Hepatic)


bile acids travel from liver to gut for absorption of fat


Decrease in cholesterol occurs if... - ANSWER- -absorption of free
cholesterol is blocked in intestine
(ex: ezetimibe)

,-enterohepatic recirculation is blocked
(ex: bile acid sequestrants)


Atherosclerosis - ANSWER- formation of plaque due to buildup of fats &
cholesterol in the inner walls of arteries


leads to ASCVD


Types of Total Cholesterol (TC) - ANSWER- -HDL
-LDL
-VLDL


What is a strong predictor of ASCVD - ANSWER- Non-HDL
(LDL, VLDL, lipoprotein a)


equation: nonHDL = TC - HDL


High triglycerides associated with: - ANSWER- aka hypertriglyceridemia
high ASCVD risk ( > 150)


TG > 500 mg/dL can cause - ANSWER- Pancreatitis


Abnormal lipoprotein levels are called: - ANSWER- Dyslipidemias


Primary Hypercholesterolemia - ANSWER- (Familial)

, Genetic defects leading to severe cholesterol elevations


Secondary Hypercholesterolemia - ANSWER- (acquired)


dyslipidemia due to poor diet and lack of physical activity that result in
central adiposity


Friedewald equation - ANSWER- LDL = TC - HDL - (TG/5)


- do not use if TG > 400


Non-HDL levels - ANSWER- Normal: < 130
equation: non-HDL = TC - HDL


LDL levels - ANSWER- Normal level: < 100
*≥ 190 = severe, must be treated*
LDL = TC - HDL - (TG/5)


HDL levels - ANSWER- normal values differ based on sex
≥ 40mg (men)
≥ 50mg (women)


carries cholesterol from blood to liver for removal
-High HDL lowers ASCVD risk


Lipid Panel should be taken... - ANSWER- after a 9-12hr fast

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