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Lipid-Lowering Agents Flashcards

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What is the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of cholesterol?

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HMG CoA Reductase

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What is the function of lipoprotein lipase?

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Cleaves free fatty acids from triglycerides

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Resin that binds to bile acid, preventing reuptake.

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Cholestyramine

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What is the action of statins?

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Competetive inhibition of HMG-CoA Reductase

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