Cholesterol Is Used as Which of the Following

question 126

Multiple Choice

Cholesterol is used as which of the following?

• A) a component of plasma membranes
• B) a starting material for the synthesis of other steroids
• C) a starting material for the synthesis of bile salts
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist who is known for his research on the stress response and for introducing the concept of stress in medical research.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physiological and psychological changes that prepare the body to act.

Alarm Phase

The initial stage of the body's response to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the fight-or-flight response.

German-American

A person of German descent who is a citizen of the United States, often contributing to various aspects of American culture and society.