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What is the function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the function of cholesterol in the body?
- It is only involved in cell membrane structure
- It is only involved in synthesizing bile acids
- It is not involved in any bodily function
- It is involved in cell membrane structure, insulates nerve fibers, and builds steroid hormones (correct)
What is the term for the buildup of cholesterol in the walls of the arteries?
What is the term for the buildup of cholesterol in the walls of the arteries?
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Coronary heart disease
- Atherosclerosis (correct)
- Lipid profile
What is the name of the 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart attack?
What is the name of the 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart attack?
- LDL
- Total cholesterol
- HDL (correct)
- Triglycerides
What is the level of total cholesterol that indicates high risk for heart disease?
What is the level of total cholesterol that indicates high risk for heart disease?
What is the term for the group of blood tests that determine the risk of coronary heart disease?
What is the term for the group of blood tests that determine the risk of coronary heart disease?
What is the source of exogenous cholesterol?
What is the source of exogenous cholesterol?
What is the primary consequence of having high levels of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream?
What is the primary consequence of having high levels of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream?
Which of the following lipoproteins carries both good and bad cholesterol in the bloodstream?
Which of the following lipoproteins carries both good and bad cholesterol in the bloodstream?
What is the consequence of having low levels of HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream?
What is the consequence of having low levels of HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream?
What is the normal function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the normal function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the primary function of the lipid profile?
What is the primary function of the lipid profile?
What is the level of LDL cholesterol that indicates high risk for heart disease?
What is the level of LDL cholesterol that indicates high risk for heart disease?
What is the consequence of having high levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream?
What is the consequence of having high levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cholesterol in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cholesterol in the body?
What is the term for the process by which the liver synthesizes cholesterol?
What is the term for the process by which the liver synthesizes cholesterol?
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Cholesterol function
Cholesterol function
Forms cell membranes, nerve insulation, and steroid hormones.
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Cholesterol buildup in artery walls.
HDL cholesterol
HDL cholesterol
Good cholesterol, protects against heart attack.
High total cholesterol
High total cholesterol
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Lipid profile
Lipid profile
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Exogenous cholesterol
Exogenous cholesterol
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High LDL cholesterol
High LDL cholesterol
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Total cholesterol carrier
Total cholesterol carrier
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Low HDL cholesterol
Low HDL cholesterol
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Cholesterol's normal role
Cholesterol's normal role
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Lipid profile function
Lipid profile function
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High LDL level
High LDL level
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High triglycerides
High triglycerides
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Cholesterol's non-function
Cholesterol's non-function
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De novo cholesterol synthesis
De novo cholesterol synthesis
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