A well-trained athlete is found to have a moderately increased plasma total cholesterol concentration. What additional measurements would you advise this person to take in order to gain a better understanding of the importance of the increased cholesterol? Hint: Think about the forms in which cholesterol exists in the blood.

A well-trained athlete is found to have a moderately increased plasma total cholesterol concentration. What additional measurements would you advise this person to take in order to gain a better understanding of the importance of the increased cholesterol? Hint: Think about the forms in which cholesterol exists in the blood.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter15: Fluid And Acid-base Balance

Section: Chapter Questions

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