Essays Tagged: "Low-density lipoprotein"

Abstract: Characterization of Serum Lipoprotein Profiles of Healthy, Adult Cats and Idiopathic Feline Hepatic Lipidosis Patients

Characterization of Serum Lipoprotein Profiles of Healthy, Adult Cats and Idiopathic Feline Hepatic Lipidosis PatientsHelene E ... r the development of hepatic lipidosis in a controlled condition were not feasible, serum lipid and lipoprotein fractions, NEFA (nonesterified fatty acids) and B-hydroxybutyrate concentrations were de ... ate to severe hepatic lipidosis.After an overnight fast of 16 hours, blood samples for serum lipid, lipoprotein, NEFA and B-hydroxybutyrate concentrations were collected from the control cats. Blood s ...

(3 pages) 56 0 3.8 Apr/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

The effects of Atheriosclerosis.

m a lipoprotein. This allows the cholesterol to dissolve. There are two types of lipoproteins, LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein). LDL is the lipoprotein that is responsi ...

(4 pages) 49 0 0.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

What is cholesterol?

h the bloodstream:* High-density lipoproteins (HDL), which are associated with "good" cholesterol.* Low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which are associated with "bad" cholesterol.* Very-low-density lipop ... arge molecules called lipoproteins. There are two chief types of cholesterol-carrying lipoproteins, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Cholesterol in blood can thus be i ...

(7 pages) 100 0 3.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

What is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?

it on the wall of the artery. Colestral is a waxy fat (lipid) which is carried through the blood by lipoproteins. The two main types of lipoprotein, high-density lipoproteins (HLDs) and low density li ...

(7 pages) 182 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome

ibly toxic substances within the blood.d. Endothelium is not rapidly replaced, allowing low density lipoproteins and growth factors from platelets to stimulate smooth muscle proliferation & thicke ... rs from platelets to stimulate smooth muscle proliferation & thickening of the arterial wall.e. Lipoproteins transport cholesterol and other lipids into the arterial intima.f. Lipids may cause smo ...

(19 pages) 184 0 2.4 Apr/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

The cardiovascular effects of garlic consumption

blet daily for twelve weeks and observed the effects of the supplement on total cholesterol levels, low-density lipoproteins (bad cholesterol), high-density lipoproteins (good cholesterol), and trigly ...

(13 pages) 38 0 4.5 Jul/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Health and Eating Smart

here you can find each of these).An antioxidant is a substance that interferes with LDL cholesterol lipoprotein oxidation. The benefit they provide the body is they help stop atherosclerosis, and redu ...

(10 pages) 242 0 5.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

McDonald's Marketing Plan: Phase III

entific evidence shows that consumption of saturated fat, trans-fat, and dietary cholesterol raises low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad cholesterol," levels, which increases the risk of coronary he ...

(7 pages) 363 0 5.0 May/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Personal Life Styles

blood pressure, raising your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), improving blood flow, and increasing your he ...

(3 pages) 33 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Heart Disease

(1 pages) 11 0 0.0 Jan/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Cardiovascular disease

se has been linked to increased levels of high density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol and decreases low-density lipoprotein (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels. After exercising for 6 to 12 mont ...

(9 pages) 67 0 1.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Facts about Food

(6 pages) 28 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Current Ethical Issue

(5 pages) 403 1 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Healthful Eating

blood cholesterol levels.Cholesterol is not always a bad thing. There are two types of cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is also referred to as bad cholesterol. LDL gets deposited ...

(6 pages) 203 1 3.9 Mar/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

Year 9 Health Assignment

re-utilization.6)Explain the difference between LDL's and HDL'sIf you have too much LDL(Low Density Lipoprotein) or "bad" cholesterol it builds up on the walls of the arteries that feed your heart and ... s of the arteries that feed your heart and brain. This build up can clog arteries.HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) or "good" cholesterol protects against heart disease because it carries cholesterol awa ...

(3 pages) 13 0 0.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Nutrition and Fitness Paper SCI 100 Paradigms of Health

ase my blood flow. According to Mayoclinic.com other benefits of the walking exercise include:Lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol)Raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL ...

(4 pages) 248 0 3.0 Apr/2009

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Experimentation Critique

but with conflicting results. An initial pilot trial produced promising decreases in plasma TC and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, with the exception of one recent investigation, blinde ...

(3 pages) 75 0 5.0 Aug/2009

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine