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Cholesterol Quiz

Try these six true/false questions on cholesterol - find out how much you know about the two sources of cholesterol, how cholesterol is handled by the body and how your body tries to rid itself of too much cholesterol. Also, read our new feature articles Cholesterol - what is it? and High blood cholesterol.

1. Cholesterol has no useful purpose in the body - it is a type of fat that simply builds up in the walls of your arteries over time.

A.True
B. False


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2. For most people, the cholesterol in their bloodstream comes mainly from their diet.

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is

3. The body removes cholesterol by packaging it into bile, which is released into the intestine.

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is

4. "Removed cholesterol" can be reabsorbed and recirculated.

A. True
B. False


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5. Your family’s health history has no bearing on the cholesterol levels in your bloodstream.

A. True
B. False


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6. The first line of attack in controlling a high blood cholesterol level is a low cholesterol/low saturated fat diet and sustained, moderate exercise.

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is

You answered of 6 Statements correctly.

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