Clinical Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism
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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)?

  • 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?

  • Hyperlipidemia (correct)
  • Tangier disease
  • Hypolipidemia
  • Hypobetalipoproteinemia

What is a feature of Tangier disease?

<p>Low levels of plasma cholesterol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there an effective treatment for preventing neurologic symptoms in Hypobetalipoproteinemia?

<p>No, there is no effective treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of Hypobetalipoproteinemia?

<p>Decreased fat absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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