Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Is a Statin That Can Be Used to Lower

question 5

Multiple Choice

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin that can be used to lower blood cholesterol levels by

• A) binding exogenous cholesterol and excreting it in the feces.
• B) increasing excretion by activating enzymes within the hepatic system.
• C) preventing dietary absorption within the GI tract.
• D) inhibiting an enzyme that is essential for cholesterol synthesis.

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