Cholesterol Quiz: What Do Your Numbers Mean?

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Cholesterol Quiz: What Do Your Numbers Mean? - Quiz

Are you ready and excited to take this "Cholesterol Quiz: What Do Your Numbers Mean?" This Cholesterol Quiz is based on cholesterol and its numbers. If you think you understand this subject enough and can pass this test with a good score, then give it a try. This quiz on cholesterol will not only give you an idea of your understanding but will also provide you with some extra facts.

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1.

The cholesterol test number that is most important for your heart is
- A.
  
  LDL or "good" cholesterol
- B.
  
  LDL or "bad" cholesterol
- C.
  
  Triglycerides
- D.
  
  All are equally important.
Correct Answer
B. LDL or "bad" cholesterol

Explanation
LDL or bad cholesterol can cause so many problems and that is why testing its number is very important. If LDL is high, then it can clog your arteries and lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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2.

Bad cholesterol can cause your arteries to be clogged.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
If the bad cholesterol is high, it can cause your arteries to be clogged.

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3.

Triglycerides are
- A.
  
  The stuff inside belly fat
- B.
  
  Small grease particles in food
- C.
  
  Both A & B
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
C. Both A & B

Explanation
Triglycerides are both the stuff inside belly fat and small grease particles in food. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the bloodstream and stored in fat cells. When we consume food, especially high-fat foods, triglycerides are released into the bloodstream to provide energy. Excess triglycerides are then stored in fat cells, particularly in the belly area. Therefore, both options A and B are correct explanations for what triglycerides are.

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4.

Triglycerides can be very high if
- A.
  
  You avoid food for some days.
- B.
  
  You drink too much water.
- C.
  
  You take too many calories.
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
C. You take too many calories.

Explanation
High calories can trigger Triglycerides.

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5.

Which statement is incorrect?
- A.
  
  Other numbers won't matter if total cholesterol is fine.
- B.
  
  Other numbers still matter, even if total cholesterol is fine.
- C.
  
  HDL is better than LDL.
- D.
  
  All statements are correct.
Correct Answer
A. Other numbers won't matter if total cholesterol is fine.

Explanation
Not just the total numbers but HDL, Triglycerides, and LDL need to be measured. Total numbers don't tell the whole story of your body.

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6.

A meal a night before a cholesterol test may affect the numbers. Is it true?
- A.
  
  It happens in rare cases.
- B.
  
  It never happens.
- C.
  
  It can happen.
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
C. It can happen.

Explanation
Eating a food night before a cholesterol test may affect the numbers. These numbers can be affected for a short period of time.

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7.

A person who is going for a cholesterol test is asked not to eat or drink anything (except water) for
- A.
  
  2-4 hours before the test
- B.
  
  4-6 hours before the test
- C.
  
  6-8 hours before the test
- D.
  
  9 to 12 hours before the test
Correct Answer
D. 9 to 12 hours before the test

Explanation
The type of meal you take before the test may affect the numbers. It is best if you don't eat or drink anything except water for 9 to 12 hours before the test.

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8.

Which of these is a good triglyceride level?
- A.
  
  Less than 50 mg/dL
- B.
  
  Less than 70 mg/dL
- C.
  
  Less than 100 mg/dL
- D.
  
  Less than 150 mg/dL
Correct Answer
D. Less than 150 mg/dL

Explanation
High numbers of triglycerides can cause problems to your heart.

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9.

Triglyceride level is considered very high if it is equal to or above
- A.
  
  200
- B.
  
  250
- C.
  
  500
- D.
  
  700
Correct Answer
C. 500

Explanation
If the level is equal to or above 500, then it is an alert for you.

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10.

Are medicines necessary to bring down triglyceride levels?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  It depends on one's gender.
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
Triglycerides can be brought down without using medicines.

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Cholesterol Quiz: What Do Your Numbers Mean?

The cholesterol test number that is most important for your heart is

Bad cholesterol can cause your arteries to be clogged.

Triglycerides are

Triglycerides can be very high if

Which statement is incorrect?

A meal a night before a cholesterol test may affect the numbers. Is it true?

A person who is going for a cholesterol test is asked not to eat or drink anything (except water) for

Which of these is a good triglyceride level?

Triglyceride level is considered very high if it is equal to or above

Are medicines necessary to bring down triglyceride levels?