Which of the Following Statements About Cholesterol Is Not True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is not true?

• A)Cholesterol in food is not the main factor in raising blood cholesterol.
• B)High blood levels of HDL cholesterol raise the risk of heart disease.
• C)Cholesterol is found only in animal foods.
• D)Some vegetable fats can contribute to high blood levels of cholesterol.

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a fluid-filled sphere formed about 5 days after fertilization of an egg.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus where it can then grow and develop into a fetus.

IUD

An intrauterine device, which is a small, often T-shaped birth control device inserted into a woman's uterus to prevent pregnancy.

Foramen Ovale

An opening in the septum between the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) that is present in the fetus but normally closes shortly after birth.