1. A patient presents at the clinic with very high levels of serum cholesterol. After a series of tests, you conclude th
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1. A patient presents at the clinic with very high levels ofserum cholesterol. After a series of tests, you conclude that thepatient has high circulating levels of LDL cholesterol.
a) Describe lipoprotein (chylomicron, VLDL, LDL and HDL); typeof apoproteins and their functions in lipid transport.
b) What is the possible explanation for the above observation?
c) If the patient is prescribed a drug such as a lovastatin,explain how the mechanism of action of this drug in treatinghypercholesterolemia.
d) Provide a diet program for the patient to reduce bloodcholesterol.
a) Describe lipoprotein (chylomicron, VLDL, LDL and HDL); typeof apoproteins and their functions in lipid transport.
b) What is the possible explanation for the above observation?
c) If the patient is prescribed a drug such as a lovastatin,explain how the mechanism of action of this drug in treatinghypercholesterolemia.
d) Provide a diet program for the patient to reduce bloodcholesterol.