Cholesterol,though It Is NOT an Energy Molecule,has Importance in the Body

question 15

Multiple Choice

Cholesterol,though it is NOT an energy molecule,has importance in the body because it ________.

• A) is a stabilizing component of the plasma membranes and is the parent molecule of steroid hormones
• B) helps mobilize fats during periods of starvation
• C) helps provide essential nutrients to the brain and lungs
• D) enters the glycolytic pathway without being altered

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Definitions:

Respiratory Membrane

The thin barrier in the lungs through which gas exchange occurs between the air in the alveoli and the blood in the capillaries.

Oxygen Therapy

The administration of oxygen to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood, commonly used in medical treatments.

Blood pH

This refers to the measure of acidity or alkalinity of blood, crucial for maintaining the body's homeostasis.

Decrease Blood pH

A condition often resulting from acidosis where there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the blood, making it more acidic.