Statins and Cholesterol Synthesis Quiz
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What is the primary target of statins in cholesterol synthesis?

  • Plasma LDL
  • SREBP2
  • LDL receptor
  • HMG-CoA reductase (correct)
  • What is the consequence of inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase?

  • Decrease in LDL receptor expression
  • Increase in cellular cholesterol concentration
  • Transient, modest decrease in cellular cholesterol concentration (correct)
  • Activation of SREBP2
  • What is the role of SREBP2 in response to decreased cholesterol concentration?

  • Activates HMG-CoA reductase
  • Increases plasma LDL-cholesterol concentration
  • Down-regulates expression of the gene encoding the LDL receptor
  • Up-regulates expression of the gene encoding the LDL receptor (correct)
  • Where are approximately 70% of LDL receptors expressed?

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    What is the clinical significance of statins in reducing mortality after a myocardial infarction?

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