Hyperlipidemia occurs in nephrotic syndrome because
A) hepatocytes synthesize excessive lipids.
B) lipids are not excreted in the urine.
C) body fats are catabolized.
D) muscles stop burning triglycerides for energy.

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Hyperlipidemia in nephrotic syndrome is caused by increased hepatic synthesis of lipids.People who have nephrotic syndrome have both hyperlipidemia and lipiduria.Catabolized body fats and muscles not burning triglycerides for energy are not the causes of hyperlipidemia in nephritic syndrome.

Hyperlipidemia Occurs in Nephrotic Syndrome Because