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Causes of Abnormal Lipid Profile Quiz

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What is the cause of hypothyroidism-related hypocholesterolemia?

Decreased excretion of cholesterol and bile acids

Increased clearance of lipoproteins

Increased excretion of cholesterol and bile acids

Increased conversion of cholesterol to bile acids (correct)

What is the recommended serum HDL cholesterol level for 'Desirable' category?

45 mg/dL

60 mg/dL (correct)

30 mg/dL

70 mg/dL

What effect does lack of exercise have on serum HDL cholesterol?

No effect on HDL cholesterol

Causes borderline HDL cholesterol

Decreases HDL cholesterol (correct)

Increases HDL cholesterol

Which food is known to increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol?

Fatty fish containing Omega-3 fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of obstructive jaundice-related hypocholesterolemia?

Decreased excretion of cholesterol and bile acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) in the body?

Collect cholesterol from the body's tissues and bring it back to the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the reservoir of energy in adipose tissue primarily composed of?

Hydrophobic lipids surrounded by a shell of amphipathic lipids and proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein) in the body?

Carry newly synthesized triglycerides from the liver to peripheral tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) in terms of cholesterol transport?

Carry cholesterol from the liver to cells of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of chylomicrons in the body?

Carry triglycerides from the intestines to peripheral tissues then to the liver as remnants Signup and view all the answers