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What is the classification basis for primary hyperlipidemias?
What is the classification basis for primary hyperlipidemias?
- Type of neurologic symptoms present
- Plasma cholesterol levels
- Presence of underlying disease processes
- Plasma electrophoretic patterns after a 12-hour fast (correct)
What is a characteristic of hypobetalipoproteinemia (Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome)?
What is a characteristic of hypobetalipoproteinemia (Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome)?
- Marked decrease in plasma HDLs
- Complete absence of B-lipoproteins (correct)
- Recurrent polyneuropathy and lymphadenopathy
- High plasma cholesterol levels
What is the main characteristic of primary hyperlipidemia?
What is the main characteristic of primary hyperlipidemia?
- It is caused by an underlying disease process
- It is characterized by low plasma cholesterol levels
- It is the principal manifestation of a disease (correct)
- It is a rare genetic disorder
What is a characteristic of α-lipoprotein deficiency (Tangier disease)?
What is a characteristic of α-lipoprotein deficiency (Tangier disease)?
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What is the effect of hypobetalipoproteinemia on fat absorption?
What is the effect of hypobetalipoproteinemia on fat absorption?
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What is the current status of treatment for α-lipoprotein deficiency (Tangier disease)?
What is the current status of treatment for α-lipoprotein deficiency (Tangier disease)?
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