Cholesterol,though It Is Not an Energy Molecule,has Importance in the Body

question 41

Multiple Choice

Cholesterol,though it is not an energy molecule,has importance in the body because it .

• A)helps provide essential nutrients to the brain and lungs
• B)helps mobilize fats during periods of starvation
• C)is a stabilizing component of the plasma membranes and is the parent molecule of steroid hormones
• D)enters the glycolytic pathway without being altered

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in the regulation of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem vital for autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.

Fearlessness

The absence of fear or the ability to confront fear or danger without being overtaken by it.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events. It plays a key role in the processing of emotions.