Increased blood levels of cholesterol that are seen in hypothyroidism are most likely due to –
Correct Answer: Decreased production of LDL receptor in liver and the thus decreased clearance by liver
Description: Ans- B Thyroid hormone increases the hepatic expression of LDL receptor. Hence in hypothyroidism there is reduction in hepatic LDL receptor So there is reduced clearance of LDL.
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