Genetic Causes of High Triglycerides

This activity is instructional only and may not be taken for credit.

Content Domain
This activity falls under the following content domain(s):

• 1.2.6 Fatty Acid and Triglyceride Metabolism
• 3.1 Genetic Dyslipidemias

Learning Objectives
This activity teaches to the following learning objective(s):

1. Describe the functions and sources of cholesterol and triglycerides, and the role of lipoproteins in atherosclerosis.