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The normal level of serum cholesterol is_______________?
Correct answer: C. 150-250 mgs/100 ml
- A. 100-140 mgs/100 ml
- B. 260-360 mgs/100 ml
- C. 150-250 mgs/100 ml
- D. 80-250 mgs/100 ml
Explanation
A traditional reference range for total serum cholesterol is approximately 150–250 mg/dL, making that the closest listed range. Modern cardiovascular guidelines generally regard values below 200 mg/dL as desirable rather than defining one fixed normal interval.
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