A nursing instructor explains to a group of students that LDL is often called "bad" cholesterol because this lipoprotein contributes significantly to plaque deposits and coronary artery disease (CAD)
The instructor asks the students what percentage of cholesterol is circulating in LDLs. The correct range is 60 to_____%.
Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 70
Rationale: Of the cholesterol circulating in the blood, 60 to 70% is found in LDLs.
Global Rationale: Of the cholesterol circulating in the blood, 60 to 70% is found in LDLs.
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