Which of the Choices Listed Below Is NOT a Reaction

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the choices listed below is NOT a reaction of the hepatocyte to an excess amount of free cholesterol?

• A) increase ACAT activity to store cholesterol
• B) decrease HMG-CoA reductase activity
• C) down-regulate the apoB-100/E receptors
• D) decrease LPL activity

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