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What is the recommended level of total cholesterol in the blood?
What is the recommended level of total cholesterol in the blood?
- < 180mg/dL
- < 250mg/dL
- < 200mg/dL (correct)
- < 150mg/dL
What is the main enzyme targeted by statins?
What is the main enzyme targeted by statins?
- HMG-CoA Reductase (correct)
- HMG-CoA Synthase
- HMG-CoA Dehydrogenase
- HMG-CoA Lyase
What is the term used to describe the condition where there is an imbalance in lipid metabolism leading to fat accumulation in the liver?
What is the term used to describe the condition where there is an imbalance in lipid metabolism leading to fat accumulation in the liver?
- Lipidosis
- Hyperlipidemia
- Steatosis (correct)
- Dyslipidemia
What is the term used to describe the acute event where there is a sudden blockage of the coronary arteries?
What is the term used to describe the acute event where there is a sudden blockage of the coronary arteries?
What is the percentage of lipid metabolism problems controlled by anti-lipidemic drugs?
What is the percentage of lipid metabolism problems controlled by anti-lipidemic drugs?
What is the recommended level of HDL-C in the blood?
What is the recommended level of HDL-C in the blood?
What is the term used to describe the process by which the liver exports triglyceride-rich lipoproteins into the bloodstream?
What is the term used to describe the process by which the liver exports triglyceride-rich lipoproteins into the bloodstream?
What is the term used to describe the condition where there is a gradual blockage of the coronary arteries?
What is the term used to describe the condition where there is a gradual blockage of the coronary arteries?
What is the name of the enzyme involved in the transfer of lipids in the liver?
What is the name of the enzyme involved in the transfer of lipids in the liver?
What is the term used to describe the condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of lipids in the liver?
What is the term used to describe the condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of lipids in the liver?
