Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about metabolism is FALSE?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
Introduction to Metabolism
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Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of medical issues that include all of the following except:
A
Hyperglycemia
B
Elevated HDL cholesterol
C
Abdominal obesity
D
Hypertension
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Step 1: Understand the concept of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions typically include hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), abdominal obesity, hypertension (high blood pressure), and dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol levels).
Step 2: Review the options provided in the question. The options are: Hyperglycemia, Elevated HDL cholesterol, Abdominal obesity, and Hypertension.
Step 3: Recall that elevated HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is considered 'good cholesterol' and is not typically associated with metabolic syndrome. In fact, low HDL cholesterol is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
Step 4: Compare the other options to the characteristics of metabolic syndrome. Hyperglycemia, abdominal obesity, and hypertension are all hallmark features of metabolic syndrome.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is 'Elevated HDL cholesterol,' as it does not fit the criteria for metabolic syndrome.
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