Elevated LDL Concentrations Are Associated with a High Risk of Heart

question 5

Multiple Choice

Elevated LDL concentrations are associated with a high risk of heart disease because they:

• A) transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the tissues.
• B) carry excessive amounts of fat that is deposited around the heart.
• C) encourage high levels of iron in the blood.
• D) take excess cholesterol back to the liver, which increases the production of cholesterol.
• E) are a different, less complex, type of cholesterol.

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Definitions:

Sinus Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, typically defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Electrocardiogram Monitor

A device used to record the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, detecting cardiac abnormalities.

Palpitations

The sensation of having rapid, fluttering, or pounding heartbeats.

Chest Tube

A tube inserted through the chest wall to remove air, fluid, or pus from the pleural space.