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

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

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