15 Questions
What is the function of cholesterol in the body?
It is involved in cell membrane structure, insulates nerve fibers, and builds steroid hormones
What is the term for the buildup of cholesterol in the walls of the arteries?
Atherosclerosis
What is the name of the 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart attack?
HDL
What is the level of total cholesterol that indicates high risk for heart disease?
240 mg/dL
What is the term for the group of blood tests that determine the risk of coronary heart disease?
Lipid profile
What is the source of exogenous cholesterol?
Diet
What is the primary consequence of having high levels of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream?
Predisposition to atherosclerosis
Which of the following lipoproteins carries both good and bad cholesterol in the bloodstream?
Total cholesterol
What is the consequence of having low levels of HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream?
Increased risk of heart disease
What is the normal function of cholesterol in the body?
To form bile acids and synthesize steroid hormones
What is the primary function of the lipid profile?
To determine the risk of coronary heart disease
What is the level of LDL cholesterol that indicates high risk for heart disease?
160 mg/dL
What is the consequence of having high levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream?
Increased risk of heart disease
Which of the following is NOT a function of cholesterol in the body?
Protection against heart disease
What is the term for the process by which the liver synthesizes cholesterol?
De novo synthesis
Test your knowledge on lipid profile, including cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL. Learn about their functions, levels, and importance in the human body. Understand how they are transported in the blood and their role in cell membrane structure and hormone production.
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