If plasma levels of ________ were low, excessive cholesterol may be deposited throughout the body tissues, and cardiovascular risk could increase.
A. low-density lipoprotein
B. very low-density lipoprotein
C. high-density lipoprotein
D. medium-density lipoprotein
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which type of cell would have an abundance of lysosomes?
A. Cardiac muscle cells (require large amounts of ATP) B. Fibroblast (makes protein fibers) C. Mucus cell (secretes mucus) D. White blood cell, a phagocyte E. Liver cells that detoxify hydrogen peroxide
T/F Water can pass via osmosis through the lipid bilayer.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following changes will result in increased blood flow at an injury site during inflammation?
A) increased blood volume B) increased vessel diameter C) increased blood pressure D) decreased peripheral resistance E) relaxation of precapillary sphincters