Describe familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by absence or mutation of LDL receptors leading to severely elevated LDL-cholesterol levels and risk of early myocardial infarction and death.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. availability b. habit c. emotional comfort d. social pressure e. calorie control
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false