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Which lipoprotein is the main carrier of cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is the main carrier of cholesterol?
- IDL
- VLDL
- LDL (correct)
- Chylomicrons
What is the function of lipoprotein lipase (LPL)?
What is the function of lipoprotein lipase (LPL)?
- Transporting cholesterol to the liver
- Facilitating cholesterol uptake by cells
- Hydrolyzing triglycerides (correct)
- Synthesizing lipoproteins
Which lipoprotein is responsible for the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver?
- HDL (correct)
- VLDL
- IDL
- LDL
What is the most frequent cause of hyperlipidemia?
What is the most frequent cause of hyperlipidemia?
Which type of hyperlipidemia is characterized by elevated triglycerides and cholesterol?
Which type of hyperlipidemia is characterized by elevated triglycerides and cholesterol?
What is the function of bile acids in the body?
What is the function of bile acids in the body?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting triglycerides to adipose tissue, heart, and skeletal muscle?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for transporting triglycerides to adipose tissue, heart, and skeletal muscle?
What is the main component of the core of lipoproteins?
What is the main component of the core of lipoproteins?
Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the intestine?
Which lipoprotein is synthesized in the intestine?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for cholesterol uptake by cells?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for cholesterol uptake by cells?
Which enzyme catalyzes the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
What is the main content of LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
What is the main content of LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
Which lipoprotein carries the apolipoprotein B-100 and binds to receptors of target organs for cholesterol uptake?
Which lipoprotein carries the apolipoprotein B-100 and binds to receptors of target organs for cholesterol uptake?
What is the density range of VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein)?
What is the density range of VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein)?
Which lipoprotein originates from the liver?
Which lipoprotein originates from the liver?
What is the main function of triglycerides (TGs)?
What is the main function of triglycerides (TGs)?
Which class of drugs is used to lower triglyceride and/or cholesterol blood levels?
Which class of drugs is used to lower triglyceride and/or cholesterol blood levels?
What is the main building block of biological membranes and steroid hormones?
What is the main building block of biological membranes and steroid hormones?
Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein transports cholesterol from tissue cells back to the liver?
What is the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
What is the rate limiting step of hepatic cholesterol synthesis?
Which of the following drugs inhibits the Niemann-Pick C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) cholesterol transporter?
Which of the following drugs inhibits the Niemann-Pick C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) cholesterol transporter?
What is the maximal effect of bile acid sequestering resins drugs on blood LDL cholesterol?
What is the maximal effect of bile acid sequestering resins drugs on blood LDL cholesterol?
Which adverse effect is associated with cholestyramine use?
Which adverse effect is associated with cholestyramine use?
Which drug is used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia?
Which drug is used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia?
Which class of drugs has the greatest reduction in LDL cholesterol?
Which class of drugs has the greatest reduction in LDL cholesterol?
Which adverse effect is associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
Which adverse effect is associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
Which drug can be used as monotherapy if statins are not tolerated?
Which drug can be used as monotherapy if statins are not tolerated?
Which drug can be combined with ezetimibe to lower LDL cholesterol even more?
Which drug can be combined with ezetimibe to lower LDL cholesterol even more?
Which drug has the main effect of reducing hepatic production of triglyceride-rich VLDL?
Which drug has the main effect of reducing hepatic production of triglyceride-rich VLDL?
Which drug is used as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy in adult patients with TG levels >150 mg/dL and two or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
Which drug is used as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy in adult patients with TG levels >150 mg/dL and two or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
