Which Option Describes the Mechanism of Action of Statins

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which option describes the mechanism of action of statins?

• A)Enhances conversion of 3-hydroxy-3 methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA),the transmembrane protein that catalyzes a key step in the mevalonate pathway
• B)Inhibits conversion of HMG-CoA
• C)Increases fatty acid release from adipose tissue and inhibits fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis in the liver
• D)Increases fatty acid release from adipose tissue and increases fatty acid and triglyceride synthesis in the liver

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