ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
Question
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Total cholesterol should be
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below 200
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over 200
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below 100
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above 60
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Here are the ranges for total cholesterol in adults: Normal: Less than 200 mg/dL. Borderline high: 200 to 239 mg/dL. High: At or above 240 mg/dL.
Detailed explanation-2: -What are normal cholesterol levels? We say that a total cholesterol less than 170 is good. Anything between 170 and 199 is considered borderline and anything more than 200 is considered high. The total cholesterol is the HDL, LDL and a fraction of your triglycerides – another type of fat found in your blood.
Detailed explanation-3: -A total cholesterol level of 220 mg/dL is considered elevated. Although cholesterol serves several important functions in the body, elevated cholesterol may put you at greater risk for heart disease.
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