Cholesterol

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Objective

I can distinguish between HDL and LDL cholesterol and describe their effects on health.

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Warm-up video

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define LDL and HDL cholesterol. Which is often referred to as "good" cholesterol and why?

2

Describe how LDL cholesterol can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease.

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Exit ticket

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Describe the function of LDL cholesterol in the body and explain how elevated levels can negatively affect cardiovascular health. Describe the function of HDL cholesterol in the body and explain how it helps to protect against cardiovascular disease.

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