What Is the Mechanism of Action of Statin Drugs

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Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of action of statin drugs?

• A) They block intestinal absorption of cholesterol
• B) They reduce the synthesis of triglycerides
• C) They inhibit the enzyme implicated in cholesterol production
• D) They bind the cholesterol in bile acids in the intestines

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