Which of the Following Statements Is True of LDL Cholesterol

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of LDL cholesterol?

• A) It reduces the risk of heart disease.
• B) It is also called good cholesterol.
• C) It contributes to inflammation and plaque buildup.
• D) It transports cholesterol from the blood to the liver.
• E) It speeds repair of the endothelial lining.

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Definitions:

Functional Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the social functions of institutions and practices and how they contribute to the stability and cohesion of society.

Common Good

The benefit or interests of all participants or members of a society or community, as opposed to the benefit of a single individual.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Functionalist Theory

A viewpoint in sociology that sees society as a complicated system in which its components cooperate to foster unity and steadiness.