Blood lipids are a category of fatty acids, which are substances used within the body to perform essential functions. Which category of blood lipids is involved in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques?

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Trinity Blackwell

6 July, 08:48

Blood lipids are a category of fatty acids, which are substances used within the body to perform essential functions. Which category of blood lipids is involved in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques?

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Derrick Pratt · Answer 1

The correct answer is - cholesterol

Explanation:

There are different types of fats present in our body like phospholipids, triglycerides, cholesterol. Cholesterol is the lipid that is responsible for causing atherosclerotic plaques. Atherosclerotic is a disease in which plaque is formed in the walls of arteries which reduce the diameter of the blood vessel.

The plague is mainly formed by the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries. This plague can prevent our body organs to get oxygenated blood. People who smoke, eat a high cholesterol diet, have a sedentary lifestyle are at high risk of developing atherosclerotic plaques.