Lipid Transport and Cholesterol
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Acute Coronary Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of lipid metabolism problems controlled by anti-lipidemic drugs?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended level of HDL-C in the blood?

    <p>&gt; 60mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process by which the liver exports triglyceride-rich lipoproteins into the bloodstream?

    <p>VLDL secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the condition where there is a gradual blockage of the coronary arteries?

    <p>Chronic Stable Angina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme involved in the transfer of lipids in the liver?

    <p>MTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of lipids in the liver?

    <p>Steatosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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