Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy

question 93

Multiple Choice

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

• A)is an X-linked recessive trait.
• B)most often affects women.
• C)involves degeneration of the smooth muscle dense bodies.
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

HDL Cholesterol

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.

Bad Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries and heart disease.

Liver

The largest gland in the body, located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen beneath the diaphragm.

Total Cholesterol

The sum of all types of cholesterol in the blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides.