The researcher said
that not everyone has an equal chance of getting heart attacks, and not everyone
gets atherosclerosis due to diet. This could also happen due to genetic
disorders. For instance, a person can eat fatty food and still be in perfect
health. But another person consuming the same level of fatty food could be very
susceptible to cardiac attacks. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an
inherited genetic disorder that causes dangerously high levels of LDL or bad
cholesterol. FH is one of the most common genetic disorders that affect the
heart and blood vessels, affecting 1 in 250 people. By understanding the
underlying molecular mechanisms, we can treat this disorder. Practice question: Which
of the following statements about FH is correct?

Question

The researcher said
that not everyone has an equal chance of getting heart attacks, and not everyone
gets atherosclerosis due to diet. This could also happen due to genetic
disorders. For instance, a person can eat fatty food and still be in perfect
health. But another person consuming the same level of fatty food could be very
susceptible to cardiac attacks. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an
inherited genetic disorder that causes dangerously high levels of LDL or bad
cholesterol. FH is one of the most common genetic disorders that affect the
heart and blood vessels, affecting 1 in 250 people. By understanding the
underlying molecular mechanisms, we can treat this disorder.   Practice question: Which
of the following statements about FH is correct?

Answer

FH is a rare
disorder, affecting only 1 in a million people.

Answer

FH is a temporary
condition that resolves with lifestyle changes alone.

Answer

FH is primarily
caused by a high-fat diet and lack of exercise.

Answer

FH results in
elevated LDL cholesterol levels due to genetic mutations.

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