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Alainaaa8

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How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood cholesterol level?
 
  a. It denatures cholesterol in the stomach.
  b. It hydrolyzes cholesterol in the intestinal tract.
  c. It traps cholesterol in the intestinal tract and thus inhibits its absorption.
  d. It enhances excretion of bile leading to increased cholesterol turnover.
  e. It binds to the fats and denatures them.

Question 2

Bile is known to assist in the absorption of ____.
 
  a. fat
  b. carbohydrate
  c. protein
  d. vitamins
  e. minerals



Dinolord

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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