Which Describes the Mechanism of Atorvastatin's (Lipitor) Ability to Lower

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which describes the mechanism of atorvastatin's (Lipitor) ability to lower blood cholesterol levels?

• A) Binds exogenous cholesterol and excreting it in the feces
• B) Increases excretion by activating enzymes within the hepatic system
• C) Prevents dietary absorption within the GI tract
• D) Inhibits an enzyme that is essential for cholesterol synthesis

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