How Do Ldl And Hdl Differ Structurally And Functionally

(Correct Answer Below)

Reveal the answer to this question whenever you are ready.

How Do Ldl And Hdl Differ Structurally And Functionally

?
Front

Advertisement

The main structural difference between LDL and HDl is that Approximately 50 percent of the weight of an LDL particle is cholesterol and only 25 percent is protein. While for HDL consist of 20 percent cholesterol by weight and 50 percent protein.The way that HDL and LDL differ functionally is that even though they both transport cholesterol in the blood they take it to different places of the body.LDL the primary carriers of cholesterol -- bring cholesterol to cells throughout your body this then can cause cholesterol to start to build up within your arteries. This buildup can eventually lead to arterial blockage and an increased risk for heart disease and stroke.HDL is different it can benefit your health because these particles carry cholesterol away from your heart and other organs and deliver it back to your liver, where it is passed from your body.
Enter another question to find a notecard:

About the flashcard:

This flashcard is meant to be used for studying, quizzing and learning new information. Many scouting web questions are common questions that are typically seen in the classroom, for homework or on quizzes and tests. Flashcards vary depending on the topic, questions and age group. The cards are meant to be seen as a digital flashcard as they appear double sided, or rather hide the answer giving you the opportunity to think about the question at hand and answer it in your head or on a sheet before revealing the correct answer to yourself or studying partner. Some questions will include multiple choice options to show you the options involved and other questions will just have the questions and corrects answers. Simply reveal the answer when you are ready to check your work. Absolutely no cheating is acceptable.

You May also Like:

[wcp-carousel id="1853"]