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What is the classification basis for primary hyperlipidemias according to electrophoretic patterns?
What is the classification basis for primary hyperlipidemias according to electrophoretic patterns?
- Plasma protein patterns after exercise
- Plasma protein patterns after a 12-hour fast (correct)
- Plasma protein patterns after a meal
- Plasma protein patterns after a 24-hour fast
What is a characteristic of Hypobetalipoproteinemia (Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome)?
What is a characteristic of Hypobetalipoproteinemia (Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome)?
- Variable levels of plasma triacylglycerol and cholesterol
- Normal levels of plasma triacylglycerol and cholesterol
- High levels of plasma triacylglycerol and cholesterol
- Low levels of plasma triacylglycerol and cholesterol (correct)
What is the primary manifestation of a lipoprotein metabolism disorder?
What is the primary manifestation of a lipoprotein metabolism disorder?
- Hyperlipidemia (correct)
- Tangier disease
- Hypolipidemia
- Hypobetalipoproteinemia
What is a feature of Tangier disease?
What is a feature of Tangier disease?
Is there an effective treatment for preventing neurologic symptoms in Hypobetalipoproteinemia?
Is there an effective treatment for preventing neurologic symptoms in Hypobetalipoproteinemia?
What is a consequence of Hypobetalipoproteinemia?
What is a consequence of Hypobetalipoproteinemia?