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WorksheetsLDL and HDL cholesterol
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
What are the two primary sources of cholesterol in the body?
Lung function and dietary intake
Kidney function and dietary intake
Skin absorption and liver production
Dietary intake and liver production
What is the role of villi in cholesterol absorption?
Produce cholesterol
Break down cholesterol
Absorb and transport cholesterol into the bloodstream
Secrete cholesterol
Which enzyme is crucial for the liver's production of cholesterol?
HMG CoA reductase
Lipase
Pepsin
Amylase
What is the main difference between LDL and HDL?
LDL can clog arteries, while HDL helps remove cholesterol
LDL removes cholesterol from the bloodstream, while HDL transports it to the liver
LDL transports cholesterol to the liver, while HDL removes it from the bloodstream
LDL and HDL have the same function but differ in density
What is the consequence of excessive LDL in the bloodstream?
It increases the production of bile
It can cause arteries to clog, leading to heart attacks or strokes
It enhances oxygen transport
It can lead to vitamin deficiency
What is the primary function of HDL in cholesterol management?
To convert cholesterol into vitamins
To remove cholesterol from the bloodstream
To transport cholesterol to the liver for excretion
To produce more cholesterol
How do statins help lower cholesterol?
By absorbing excess cholesterol
By increasing HDL levels
By blocking cholesterol absorption in the intestine
By inhibiting HMG CoA reductase
