7.8a Major lipids in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease

The questions below are mandatory:

1. What are the functions of triglyceride and cholesterol in the body?
2. Describe the structure and function of lipoprotein.
3. What does insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mean in relation to lipid abnormalities.
4. List some of the risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD)
5. What are the clinical signs of hyperlipidaemia?