Cholesterol Biosynthesis and Cholesterol Uptake Is Stimulated by

question 32

Multiple Choice

Cholesterol biosynthesis and cholesterol uptake is stimulated by

• A) the binding of SREs to cholesterol uptake genes.
• B) the binding of SREBPs to SREs and activating the transcription of cholesterol synthesizing genes.
• C) increased levels of cholesterol binding to the SREBPs.
• D) the uptake of LDLs through the LDL receptor.

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Definitions:

Visceral

Relating to the internal organs of the body, especially those within the chest or abdomen.

Parietal

Relating to the walls of a cavity or part, often used in reference to a region of the brain or bones of the skull.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar

A type of epithelial tissue lining some air passages of the respiratory system, characterized by a single layer of cells with varying heights that appear stratified.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of several layers of cells, with the outermost layer consisting of flattened squamous cells, providing protection in areas subject to abrasion.