Your liver produces 90% of the cholesterol found in your body.When cholesterol levels get too high,the first enzyme in the pathway of cholesterol synthesis is inhibited.This is an example of:

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The inhibition of the first enzyme in the pathway of cholesterol synthesis is an example of negative feedback. When cholesterol levels get too high, the body reduces its own production of cholesterol through inhibiting the first enzyme, which ultimately helps maintain cholesterol levels within a certain range.

Your Liver Produces 90% of the Cholesterol Found in Your