Clinical Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism
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What is the primary manifestation of a lipoprotein metabolism disorder?

  • Hypolipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hyperlipidemia (correct)

    • What is the classification basis for primary hyperlipidemias?

  • Plasma cholesterol levels
  • Underlying disease process
  • Electrophoretic patterns of plasma proteins (correct)
  • Triacylglycerol levels

    • What is characterized by neurologic symptoms and a complete absence of B-lipoproteins?

  • Primary hyperlipidemia
  • Secondary hyperlipidemia
  • Tangier disease
  • Hypobetalipoproteinemia (correct)

    • What is a rare familial disorder characterized by recurrent polyneuropathy and low plasma cholesterol levels?

    <p>Tangier disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hypobetalipoproteinemia on fat absorption?

    <p>Fat absorption is greatly reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment efficacy for preventing neurologic symptoms in hypobetalipoproteinemia?

    <p>No effective treatment is available</p> Signup and view all the answers

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