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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?
What is the primary function of lipids in the body?
- Vitamin storage
- Hormone production (correct)
- Energy production
- Structural support for cells
What are the indications for lipid profile testing?
What are the indications for lipid profile testing?
- Personal or family history of lung diseases
- Personal or family history of diabetes (correct)
- Personal or family history of kidney diseases
- Personal or family history of liver diseases
Which component is NOT included in a lipid profile test?
Which component is NOT included in a lipid profile test?
- Glucose (correct)
- VLDL
- Total Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
What is the significance of high cholesterol levels?
What is the significance of high cholesterol levels?
What is the function of triglycerides in the body?
What is the function of triglycerides in the body?
What is the main form of fat storage in the body?
What is the main form of fat storage in the body?
What is the desirable cholesterol level?
What is the desirable cholesterol level?
What lifestyle factor can contribute to high triglyceride levels?
What lifestyle factor can contribute to high triglyceride levels?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the body?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the body?
When should adults begin testing for lipid profile according to the given text?
When should adults begin testing for lipid profile according to the given text?
What is the role of triglycerides in the body, as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of triglycerides in the body, as mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to understand the components of a lipid profile?
Why is it important to understand the components of a lipid profile?
What is the implication of having an imbalance in lipids in the body?
What is the implication of having an imbalance in lipids in the body?
How do lifestyle factors impact the lipid profile?
How do lifestyle factors impact the lipid profile?
What is the essential role of cholesterol in the body, according to the text?
What is the essential role of cholesterol in the body, according to the text?
What is the recommended frequency for lipid profile testing in patients on medication?
What is the recommended frequency for lipid profile testing in patients on medication?
Which medical condition can cause high triglyceride (TG) levels?
Which medical condition can cause high triglyceride (TG) levels?
What lifestyle factor is NOT associated with the risk of high cholesterol levels?
What lifestyle factor is NOT associated with the risk of high cholesterol levels?
Which lipoprotein delivers triglycerides (TGs) to body cells for fuel?
Which lipoprotein delivers triglycerides (TGs) to body cells for fuel?
At what age should lipid profile testing begin for children with a family history of premature coronary heart disease (CHD)?
At what age should lipid profile testing begin for children with a family history of premature coronary heart disease (CHD)?
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