Multiple choice Ezetimibe reduces blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting __________. the HMG-Co A reductase absorption of cholesterol by intestine secretion of cholesterol-containing VLDL by liver activity of LDL receptor activity of cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Ezetimibe reduces blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting absorption of cholesterol by intestine by blocking uptake via Niemann-Pick C-like 1 protein.