Which of the following is/are true regarding cholesterol?
A. Cholesterol ester rich LDLs are removed from the circulation primarily by the liver utilizing the apo B-E receptor
B. Receptor mediated clearance reduces de novo cholesterol synthesis
C. Elevations of LDL alone constitute Type IIa familial hypercholesterolemia
D. Elevated LDLs and VLDLs constitute Type IIb (familial combined)
Answer:A
Which of the following is/are true regarding cholesterol?
A. Cholesterol ester rich LDLs are removed from the circulation primarily by the liver utilizing the apo B-E receptor B. Receptor mediated clearance reduces de novo cholesterol synthesis C. Elevations of LDL alone constitute Type IIa familial hypercholesterolemia D. Elevated LDLs and VLDLs constitute Type IIb (familial combined)