GCSE AQA Biology Cholesterol Cholesterol topic 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyGCSEAll boards Created by: LeahCreated on: 24-02-11 14:51 What is the problem with having high levels of cholesterol? It increases your risk of getting a heart disease and it can build up in your blood vessels or even block them. 1 of 4 Why do you need cholesterol? Makes the membranes of your body cells 2 of 4 What do saturated fats do? Increase blood cholesterol levels 3 of 4 Cholesterol is carried around your body by 2 types of lipoprotein: LDLs (Low-density lipoproteins) - increase risk of heart problems. And HDLs (high-density lipoproteins) - reduce risk of heart disease. 4 of 4
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