Lipid Metabolism and Cardiovascular Health Quiz
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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?

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Measurements of total and HDL cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of metabolism does lipid metabolism primarily involve?

    <p>Synthesis and degradation of lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of lipids in the context of cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Fueling energy production and building plasma membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is commonly associated with abnormal lipid metabolism?

    <p>Obstructive sleep apnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has traditionally been used for cardiovascular risk estimation based on lipid metabolism?

    <p>Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lipids found to be especially important for energy storage or turnover?

    <p>Adipose tissue, liver, and intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of lipid metabolism in the body?

    <p>Synthesis and degradation of lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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