Which of the following biochemical changes is not indicative of hyperlipidemia type II-A:: (A) Total cholesterol increased, (B) Triglycerides normal, (C) LDL increased, (D) HDL increased
Answer is D. Familial Hypercholesterolemia/ Type II -A hyperlipoproteinemia Defect either in LDL-receptors or Apo B100 apoprotein. Autosomal dominant. LDL levels & cholesterol- Raised TGs & HDL - Normal