Lipoprotein - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Difference between CVD and CHD - CVD: includes heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, heart failure, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, peripheral artery disease CHD: When atherosclerosis blocks a coronary vessel it is called CHD, the major form of CVD Heart pumps how many times in a normal lifetime? - 3 billion times Heart pumps how many gallons of blood in a lifetime? - 42 million gallons An American dies every________seconds from CVD - 34 seconds ____of 10 coffins in...

What is a lipoprotein Many important molecules in the body are lipids. But transporting these molecules around the body through the blood presents an obvious problem, because, by definition, lipids are nonpolar and thus not very soluble in water. Small amounts of fatty acids are transported in the blood bound to blood proteins. These are called free fatty acids (despite the binding). Beyond this, however, other lipids are transported in special particles called lipoproteins. To emphasis, lip...

Term that means self-immunity - ANSWER-Autoimmunity intrinsic control - ANSWER-is sometimes called autoregulation Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? - ANSWER-reproductive Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called - ANSWER-Viruses The contraction of the uterus during birth of a baby is an example of - ANSWER-positive feedback Which of the follo...

what are the 3 main types of lipids? triacylglycerol, cholesterol + cholesteryl ester, and phospholipids lipids are classified based on their functions and roles in... cardiovascular disease (CVD) storage lipids include.. fatty acids, triglycerides, sterols structural lipids include... glycolipids, ceramides, and phospholipids associated molecule lipids include... lipoproteins enhancers of CVD include... triglycerides, Lp(a), LDL, VLDL, IDL, trans fatty a...

The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 DM. What information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should the RN review? - Haemoglobin A1C The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should the RN instruct the client to include? - Cheese, egg...

Hyperlipidemia correct answers High levels of lipids in blood Hyperlipidemia—major risk factor for... correct answers cardiovascular disease Hyperlipidemia contributers.... correct answers Diets high in saturated fat and lack of exercise 3 types of lipoproteins correct answers high-density lipoprotein (H D L), low-density lipoprotein (L D L), very low-density lipoprotein (V L D L) Treatment plan for reducing blood lipid levels... correct answers Lifestyle changes (first) Many pati...

MICN201 Jefka228's Chem Path (Lipoproteins) Exam...

MSN 571 – Midterm Exam Test Questions And Correct Answers| ALREADY PASSED Note: Please share, add questions (with answers) to get as many from the test bank as possible Green Highlight – correct; Yellow – maybe but not confirmed; Red - Wrong What isthe first line therapy when treating hyperlipidemia? A. Bile Acide Sequestrants B. Statin Therapy C. Lifestyle modifications D. Niacin A patient asks you how does the statin drugs work. How would you respond? A. “It inhibitsthe abs...

NST 160 Lipoproteins: Questions With Solutions

When developing a health teaching plan for a 60-year-old man with the following risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), the nurse should focus on the a. family history of coronary artery disease. b. increased risk associated with the patient's male sex. c. high incidence of cardiovascular disease in older people. d. elevation of the patient's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level. - Answer- D. elevation of the patient's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level. Serum LD...