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What is one of the primary roles of lipids in the body?
What is one of the primary roles of lipids in the body?
- Facilitating muscle contraction
- Regulating body temperature
- Fueling energy production (correct)
- Serving as structural components of bones
Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with abnormal lipid metabolism?
Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with abnormal lipid metabolism?
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases
- Hypertension (correct)
Where are lipids especially important for energy storage or lipid turnover?
Where are lipids especially important for energy storage or lipid turnover?
- Adipose tissue, liver, and intestine (correct)
- Brain
- Kidneys
- Heart
What has cardiovascular risk estimation traditionally been based on?
What has cardiovascular risk estimation traditionally been based on?
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What aspect of metabolism does lipid metabolism primarily involve?
What aspect of metabolism does lipid metabolism primarily involve?
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What is the primary role of lipids in the context of cardiovascular diseases?
What is the primary role of lipids in the context of cardiovascular diseases?
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Which disease is commonly associated with abnormal lipid metabolism?
Which disease is commonly associated with abnormal lipid metabolism?
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What has traditionally been used for cardiovascular risk estimation based on lipid metabolism?
What has traditionally been used for cardiovascular risk estimation based on lipid metabolism?
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Where are lipids found to be especially important for energy storage or turnover?
Where are lipids found to be especially important for energy storage or turnover?
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What is the primary role of lipid metabolism in the body?
What is the primary role of lipid metabolism in the body?
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