Question

In: Biology

Renee and Karl have been married for six years, and have two active children, ages 2...

Renee and Karl have been married for six years, and have two active children, ages 2 and 5. The kids keep both parents busy, chasing the kids around and, recently, preparing the oldest child for kindergarten. In addition, both Renee and Karl work full time, so there isn’t a lot of free time to do things that are important to their health, like see the doctor for regular physicals. Both are healthy, so they haven’t been too worried.

Renee went for routine physical last week and had blood work drawn. (It had been three years since her last physical.) The doctor called during the day with some worrying results. After putting the kids to bed, Renee was ready to talk through the results with Karl. Karl, with a worried look on his face, asked what was up. Renee told him that her cholesterol levels were very high. In fact, her total cholesterol was 220. Her HDL was 20, and her LDL was 200. That information, combined with the fact that her father had passed away at a young age from a heart attack, worried the doctor…and Renee.

1) What are HDL and LDL?
INSERT ANSWER

2)What is the normal role of cholesterol in the body? Do you need cholesterol? (Hint: Remember cell membranes.)
INSERT ANSWER

3)What are the health consequences of high cholesterol?
INSERT ANSWER

4)What could be causing Renee’s high cholesterol levels? Describe at least three possible contributing factors.
INSERT ANSWER

Solutions

Expert Solution


Related Solutions

Tim and Allison are married and have two children, ages 12 and 14. Allison is a...
Tim and Allison are married and have two children, ages 12 and 14. Allison is a "nonworking" spouse who devotes all of her time to household activities. Estimate how much life insurance Tim and Allison should carry to cover Allison. Life insurance need:
2. Sam and Joan have been married for 25 years and have three children: Max, who...
2. Sam and Joan have been married for 25 years and have three children: Max, who is 23; Janet, who is 19; and Sarah, who is 15. Janet has just been diagnosed with a mental illness. a. Describe the objective and subjective burdens each family member may experience. b. Describe the meaning this diagnosis may have to Janet’s parents, younger sibling, and older sibling.
usan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and...
usan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and 10. In 2017, Susan's income is $38,290 and Stan's is $12,000 and both are self-employed. They also have $500 in interest income from tax exempt bonds. The Collins enrolled in health insurance for all of 2017 through their state exchange but did not elect to have the credit paid in advance. The 2017 year-end Form 1095-A the Collins received from the exchange lists the...
Susan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and...
Susan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and 10. In 2017, Susan's income is $38,290 and Stan's is $12,000 and both are self-employed. They also have $500 in interest income from tax exempt bonds. The Collins enrolled in health insurance for all of 2017 through their state exchange but did not elect to have the credit paid in advance. The 2017 year-end Form 1095-A the Collins received from the exchange lists the...
Susan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and...
Susan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and 10. In 2019, Susan's income is $41,214 and Stan's is $12,000 and both are self-employed. They also have $500 in interest income from tax exempt bonds. The Collins enrolled in health insurance for all of 2019 through their state exchange and elected to have the credit paid in advance. The 2019 Form 1095-A that the Collins received from the exchange lists the following information:...
Susan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and...
Susan and Stan Collins live in Iowa, are married and have two children ages 6 and 10. In 2017, Susan's income is $38,290 and Stan's is $12,000 and both are self-employed. They also have $500 in interest income from tax exempt bonds. The Collins enrolled in health insurance for all of 2017 through their state exchange but did not elect to have the credit paid in advance. The 2017 year-end Form 1095-A the Collins received from the exchange lists the...
1) Tony and Lisa are married and file a joint return. They have two children, ages...
1) Tony and Lisa are married and file a joint return. They have two children, ages 2 and 4. Their combined AGI is $86,300. Tony's earned income is $50,000; Lisa's is $36,300. They incur $6,200 in child care expenses ($3100 per child) to enable them to be employed during the current year. Their child and dependent care credit is $6,200. $1,240. $1,200. $6,000. 2) Connie has AGI of $90,000 and owns rental property generating a $27,000 loss. She actively manages...
Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children....
Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children. Jeremy was married previously and has one child from the prior marriage. He is self-employed and operates his own computer repair store. For the first two months of the year, Alyssa worked for Office Depot as an employee. In March, Alyssa accepted a new job with Super Toys Inc. (ST), where she worked for the remainder of the year. This year, the Johnsons received...
Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children....
Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children. Jeremy was married previously and has one child from the prior marriage. He is self-employed and operates his own computer repair store. For the first two months of the year, Alyssa worked for Office Depot as an employee. In March, Alyssa accepted a new job with Super Toys Inc. (ST), where she worked for the remainder of the year. This year, the Johnsons received...
Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children....
Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children. Jeremy was married previously and has one child from the prior marriage. He is self-employed and operates his own computer repair store. For the first two months of the year, Alyssa worked for Office Depot as an employee. In March, Alyssa accepted a new job with Super Toys Inc. (ST), where she worked for the remainder of the year. This year, the Johnsons received...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT