Question

Select the option that correctly indicates the mechanism of action of statins?

• A. Increases the catabolism of cholesterol
• B. Reduces the absorption of cholesterol
• C. Competitively inhibit the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol
• D. Non-competitively inhibit the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Competitively inhibit the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol