Cholesterol Quiz

What are the two primary sources of cholesterol in the body?

• Lung function and dietary intake

• Kidney function and dietary intake

• Skin absorption and liver production

• Dietary intake and liver production

What is the role of villi in cholesterol absorption?

• Produce cholesterol

• Break down cholesterol

• Absorb and transport cholesterol into the bloodstream

• Secrete cholesterol

Which enzyme is crucial for the liver's production of cholesterol?

• HMG CoA reductase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Amylase

What is the main difference between LDL and HDL?

• LDL can clog arteries, while HDL helps remove cholesterol

• LDL removes cholesterol from the bloodstream, while HDL transports it to the liver

• LDL transports cholesterol to the liver, while HDL removes it from the bloodstream

• LDL and HDL have the same function but differ in density

What is the consequence of excessive LDL in the bloodstream?

• It increases the production of bile

• It can cause arteries to clog, leading to heart attacks or strokes

• It enhances oxygen transport

• It can lead to vitamin deficiency

What is the primary function of HDL in cholesterol management?

• To convert cholesterol into vitamins

• To remove cholesterol from the bloodstream

• To transport cholesterol to the liver for excretion

• To produce more cholesterol

How do statins help lower cholesterol?

• By absorbing excess cholesterol

• By increasing HDL levels

• By blocking cholesterol absorption in the intestine

• By inhibiting HMG CoA reductase