Which of the Following Statements About Cholesterol Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is false?

• 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.
• E) High blood levels of LDL cholesterol can increase the risk of stroke.

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Definitions:

Brachiocephalic Trunk

A major artery in the upper body that supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

Inferior End

The lowermost part or section of a structure or organ.

Pulmonary Trunk

The major blood vessel that carries blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Oxygen-rich Blood

Blood that has been oxygenated in the lungs and is then transported by the arteries to deliver oxygen to cells throughout the body.