A&P Practice Question 88 How does Lipitor reduce cholesterol in the body?O It promotes the removal of cholesterol from the bloodIt stimulates the oxidation of cholesterol by macrophagesIt reduces the absorption of cholesterol from foodO It prevents the creation of cholesterol in the liver

Lipitor (atorvastatin) may be a cholesterol-lowering medication that belongs to the statin class of…

How does Lipitor reduce cholesterol in the body? O It promotes the removal of cholesterol from the blood O It stimulates the oxidation of cholesterol by macrophages O It reduces the absorption of cholesterol from food It prevents the creation of cholesterol in the liver

How does Lipitor reduce cholesterol in the body? O It promotes the removal of cholesterol from the blood O It stimulates the oxidation of cholesterol by macrophages O It reduces the absorption of cholesterol from food It prevents the creation of cholesterol in the liver

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