Which of the Following Statements Relative to Cholesterol Is False

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relative to cholesterol is false?

• A) all healthy diets should contain no cholesterol at all
• B) your body will manufacture most of the cholesterol that it needs
• C) cholesterol is a vital part of the structure of most body cells
• D) cholesterol is involved in the formation of certain compounds in the body, such as several hormones and bile salts
• E) excessive accumulation of cholesterol in the blood may pose a high risk for the development of coronary heart disease

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Organisms that eat primarily plants or plant material.

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Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia that are characterized by their ability to move, reproduce sexually, and consume organic material.

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