Question 1
What are empirical risks for most multifactorial diseases based on?
◦ Chromosomal testing
◦ Direct observation
◦ Liability thresholds
◦ Relative risks
Question 2
What is the cause of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)?
◦ Diet high in saturated fats
◦ Increased production of cholesterol by the liver
◦ Reduction in the number of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors on cell surfaces
◦ Abnormal function of lipoprotein receptors circulating in the blood