FDSC 1049 Chapter : Chp 5
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Low density lipoprotiens- the liver is the major lipid producing organ in the body. Triglycerides produced in the liver are incorporated into entitles called very low density lipoproteins vldls. Vldls transport lipids out of the liver and deliver them to the cells of the body. The enzyme lipoproteins lipase removes triglycerides form vldls creating intermediate density lipoproteins. Approximately two thirds of idls return to the liver; the remainder are transformed to the blood into low density lipoproteins(ldls) Ldls contain less triglycerides and more cholesterol than vldls( deliver cholesterol to the cells. If he amount of ldl cholesterol in the blood exceeds the amount that can be used by the cells the result is a high level of ldls. High levels of ldls in the blood have been associated with an increased risk for heart disesase. Cholesterol is returned to the liver to be eliminated to the. Most lipid in the body are triglycerides stored in adipose tissue.
