Which of the following statements about cholesterol is false?
a. Cholesterol in food is not the main factor in raising blood cholesterol.
b. High blood levels of HDL cholesterol raise the risk of heart disease.
c. Cholesterol is found only in animal foods.
d. Some vegetable fats can contribute to high blood levels of cholesterol.
b
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A) cholecystokinin (CCK) B) insulin C) gastrin D) pepsinogen
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A) ?peroxisome B) ?endosome C) ?lysosome D) ?ribosome
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a. Providing fuel for energy needs b. Facilitating chemical reactions c. Maintaining volume of body fluids d. Protecting the body against diseases e. Inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol
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A) alcoholism B) homogenization C) fermentation D) pasteurization