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What is the primary function of HDL cholesterol in the body?
What is the primary function of HDL cholesterol in the body?
- To reduce the risk of heart attacks
- To build up on artery walls
- To carry bad cholesterol back to the liver (correct)
- To increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
What is the consequence of fatty deposits in blood vessels breaking suddenly?
What is the consequence of fatty deposits in blood vessels breaking suddenly?
- Formation of a clot that causes a heart attack or stroke (correct)
- Buildup of cholesterol on artery walls
- Reduced risk of heart disease
- Increased HDL cholesterol levels
What is the result of high levels of LDL cholesterol in the body?
What is the result of high levels of LDL cholesterol in the body?
- Reduced risk of chest pain
- Increased risk of heart disease and stroke (correct)
- Lowered risk of cardiovascular disease
- Improved liver function
What is the primary organ responsible for producing cholesterol in the body?
What is the primary organ responsible for producing cholesterol in the body?
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What is the term for the combination of cholesterol and protein in the blood?
What is the term for the combination of cholesterol and protein in the blood?
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What is the result of high cholesterol levels in the body?
What is the result of high cholesterol levels in the body?
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What is the benefit of having high levels of HDL cholesterol?
What is the benefit of having high levels of HDL cholesterol?
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What is the term for the 'bad' cholesterol that can build up on artery walls?
What is the term for the 'bad' cholesterol that can build up on artery walls?
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What is the consequence of buildup of cholesterol on artery walls?
What is the consequence of buildup of cholesterol on artery walls?
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What is the role of the liver in cholesterol regulation?
What is the role of the liver in cholesterol regulation?
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