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What is the purpose of a triglycerides test?
What is the purpose of a triglycerides test?
- To measure the amount of fat in your blood (correct)
- To check for thyroid diseases
- To detect genetic disorders
- To diagnose heart diseases directly
Which of the following factors can contribute to high triglyceride levels?
Which of the following factors can contribute to high triglyceride levels?
- Avoiding sugary foods
- Being underweight
- Regularly eating fewer calories than needed
- Excessive alcohol use (correct)
What health risks are associated with high triglycerides?
What health risks are associated with high triglycerides?
- Lower risk of heart attack
- Lower risk of stroke
- Increased risk of kidney diseases
- Increased risk of heart diseases (correct)
How are triglyceride levels measured in a blood test?
How are triglyceride levels measured in a blood test?
What is considered a high triglyceride level according to the guidelines mentioned?
What is considered a high triglyceride level according to the guidelines mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that can raise triglyceride levels?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that can raise triglyceride levels?
What lifestyle change can help lower triglyceride levels?
What lifestyle change can help lower triglyceride levels?
Why might some people need to take cholesterol medicines?
Why might some people need to take cholesterol medicines?
What is the purpose of bringing reagents and samples to room temperature?
What is the purpose of bringing reagents and samples to room temperature?
Why do tubes need to be mixed before being put in the constant temperature incubator?
Why do tubes need to be mixed before being put in the constant temperature incubator?
What is the purpose of reading the absorbance at 500 nm against the reagent blank?
What is the purpose of reading the absorbance at 500 nm against the reagent blank?
What is the purpose of using calculations to determine glucose concentration and compare it with reference values?
What is the purpose of using calculations to determine glucose concentration and compare it with reference values?
