Mr. lopez has been advised to watch his cholesterol intake to prevent a myocardial infarction. which describes the relationship between cholesterol and myocardial infarction?
a) a high cholesterol diet will increase cholesterol. cholesterol reduces the occurence of thromboses. thromboses obstruct the flow in coronary arteries.
b) a low cholesterol diet will reduce cholesterol. cholesterol is strongly attracted to plaque. plaque can build up and block the coronary arteries.
c) a high cholesterol diet will increase cholesterol. cholesterol is a key ingredient in reducing the formation of plaque. plaque can build up and block the coronary arteries.
d) a low cholesterol diet will reduce cholesterol. cholesterol is one of the main components in thromboses. thromboses obstruct the flow or blood in coronary arteries.