What Is the Mechanism of Action of Statin Drugs

question 8

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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Definitions:

Superego

Within the realm of psychoanalytic theory, this aspect of a person's psyche serves as a self-judging moral guide, encapsulating the ethical standards assimilated from one's parents and teachers.

Conscience

An inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.

Personality

The distinct collection of actions, thoughts, and feelings that develop due to genetic and external influences.

Erikson

A psychologist known for developing the theory of psychosocial development, which proposes eight stages of human growth and psychological development.