Cholesterol

Cholesterol

Grade 10 · Health · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 6:48

What actually causes high cholesterol? - Hei Man Chan

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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.

Teacher Guide

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