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What is the primary mechanism by which statin medications reduce cholesterol levels?
What is the primary mechanism by which statin medications reduce cholesterol levels?
- Promoting cholesterol excretion through urine
- Blocking cholesterol absorption from food
- Inhibiting cholesterol production by the liver (correct)
- Increasing cholesterol breakdown in the bloodstream
What is the main source of cholesterol in the body?
What is the main source of cholesterol in the body?
- Cholesterol synthesized by muscle cells
- Internal production in the liver (correct)
- Cholesterol absorbed from the environment
- Dietary intake from food
Who are the individuals most at risk of life-threatening damage due to high cholesterol levels?
Who are the individuals most at risk of life-threatening damage due to high cholesterol levels?
- Patients with coronary artery disease, stroke patients, diabetics, high blood pressure patients, and patients with kidney weakness (correct)
- Children and young adults with no prior medical conditions
- Athletes, vegetarians, and individuals with low blood pressure
- Individuals with a family history of high cholesterol, smokers, and obese individuals
What is a potential concern associated with taking cholesterol-lowering medications?
What is a potential concern associated with taking cholesterol-lowering medications?
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