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Triglycerides and Cholesterol: Risk Factors and Complications

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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?

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?

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?

Liver (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the combination of cholesterol and protein in the blood?

Lipoprotein (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of high cholesterol levels in the body?

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of having high levels of HDL cholesterol?

Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the 'bad' cholesterol that can build up on artery walls?

LDL cholesterol (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of buildup of cholesterol on artery walls?

Increased risk of chest pain and heart attacks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the liver in cholesterol regulation?

To remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream (D) Signup and view all the answers

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