Describe the importance of cholesterol in cell membranes and in hormonal function where cholesterol is produced.

Topic 1: Human Pancreatic Cells: Environmental Interactions• Characterize how pancreatic cells interact with their environment based on the structure and function of their cellular membranes.

• Describe what fuel or energy sources pancreatic cells acquire from their environment to build necessary components such as amino acids and cholesterol.

• Describe how these sources are obtained and how waste products are produced and removed.

• Explain how these cells receive hormonal signals from other parts of the body to regulate production of digestive enzymes.

• Explain how these cells regulate ion concentrations by exchange with their environment.

Topic 2: Cholesterol-Lowering Medication

• Describe the importance of cholesterol in cell membranes and in hormonal function where cholesterol is produced.

• Explain why too much cholesterol is bad for an individual.

• Describe three cholesterol-lowering drugs by how they function, how effective they are, and any potential side effects or criticisms they have received, including their effects on fatigue or lowering energy levels.

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