The Cholesterol Challenge

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Which of the following is true about cholesterol?

  • Cholesterol is derived from plant sources.
  • Cholesterol is primarily found in plant fats.
  • Cholesterol is a major structural constituent of cell membranes. (correct)
  • Cholesterol contains a hydroxyl group at C5.

Which of the following is NOT a function of cholesterol?

  • Precursor of steroid hormones
  • Structural component of cell membranes
  • Present in nervous tissues
  • Energy storage (correct)

What is the chemical formula of cholesterol?

  • C27H46OH
  • C27H45OH
  • C27H46O (correct)
  • C27H46O2

Where is cholesterol primarily distributed in the body?

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What is the precursor of steroid hormones?

<p>Cholesterol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes bending of the hair cells in response to gravity?

<p>Otoliths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Motion sickness is primarily a result of discordance between which two sensory inputs?

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Which type of hearing loss is usually conductive and related to injuries in the external or middle ear?

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Tinnitus is most likely to occur due to lesions in which auditory pathway?

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Cholesteatomas are characterized by the abnormal growth of skin and debris in which area of the ear?

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Meniere syndrome is related to blockage of which anatomical structure in the ear?

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Which type of hearing loss results from defects in the cochlea or its associated structures?

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