Multiple choice

Ezetimibe reduces blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting __________.

  1. the HMG-Co A reductase

  2. absorption of cholesterol by intestine

  3. secretion of cholesterol-containing VLDL by liver

  4. activity of LDL receptor

  5. activity of cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase

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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.