1. What is the primary biological role of cholesterol in the human body?
2. What is the primary role of triglycerides in the body?
3. How do primary and secondary hyperlipidemia differ or are similar?
Cholesterol — functions?
Cell membrane component and hormone precursor.
Triglycerides — role?
Energy storage in adipose tissue.
Hyperlipidemia — types?
Primary (genetic) and secondary (diseases, lifestyle).
Cholesterol — role?
Structural component, hormone precursor, bile acids
Serum cholesterol — significance?
Assess cardiovascular risk
Triglycerides — function?
Energy storage in adipose tissue
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