Elevated LDL levels can cause which health issue?

Elevated LDL levels can cause which health issue?

• A. bone loss
• B. increased muscle strength
• C. heart disease and vessel blockage
• D. improved immune response

Answer: (C)

High LDL cholesterol is a major driver of atherosclerosis, the buildup of cholesterol-rich plaques inside arteries. LDL particles deliver cholesterol through the bloodstream, and when levels are high, more cholesterol can accumulate in the inner arterial wall, especially where there is prior damage. Oxidized LDL promotes inflammation and attracts immune cells, leading to foam cell formation and fatty streaks that evolve into plaques. As these plaques grow, arteries narrow, reducing blood flow. If a plaque ruptures, a clot can form and further block the vessel, risking heart attack or other cardiovascular events. The other options don’t fit because bone loss, greater muscle strength, and an enhanced immune response aren’t caused by high LDL levels.

High LDL cholesterol is a major driver of atherosclerosis, the buildup of cholesterol-rich plaques inside arteries. LDL particles deliver cholesterol through the bloodstream, and when levels are high, more cholesterol can accumulate in the inner arterial wall, especially where there is prior damage. Oxidized LDL promotes inflammation and attracts immune cells, leading to foam cell formation and fatty streaks that evolve into plaques. As these plaques grow, arteries narrow, reducing blood flow. If a plaque ruptures, a clot can form and further block the vessel, risking heart attack or other cardiovascular events. The other options don’t fit because bone loss, greater muscle strength, and an enhanced immune response aren’t caused by high LDL levels.