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GCSE Biology Paper 1 (9-1 Exams)

Ldl Cholesterol Deposits Bloodstream Solve Faftty Form Inside

Too much LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream can lead to fatty deposits forming inside arteries, potentially causing coronary heart disease. Statins slow down the rate at which fatty deposits form.

Un eccesso di colesterolo LDL nel sangue può causare depositi di grasso nelle arterie, portando a cardiopatia coronarica. Le statine rallentano la formazione di questi depositi.

Front What happens if we have too much LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream? How do we solve this?
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  • Too much of LDL cholesterol can cause faftty deposits to form inside arteries, which can lead to coronary heart disease. 
  • Taking statins slows down the rate of fatty deposits forming

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