Questions: Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome? low triglycerides high HDL insulin resistance low blood pressure

Transcript text: Which of the following is associated with metabolic syndrome? low triglycerides high HDL insulin resistance low blood pressure

Solution

The answer is the third one: insulin resistance.

Explanation for each option:

Low triglycerides: This is incorrect. Metabolic syndrome is typically associated with high triglycerides, not low.
High HDL: This is incorrect. Metabolic syndrome is associated with low HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels, not high.
Insulin resistance: This is correct. Insulin resistance is a key component of metabolic syndrome, where the body's cells do not respond effectively to insulin.
Low blood pressure: This is incorrect. Metabolic syndrome is associated with high blood pressure, not low.

In summary, insulin resistance is a central feature of metabolic syndrome, making it the correct answer.

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