An LDL receptor deficiency could cause all of the following to occur EXCEPT

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An LDL receptor deficiency would result in decreased LDL endocytosis, leading to increased serum cholesterol and potentially increased cholesterol synthesis. However, a deficiency in LDL receptors would not cause a decrease in serum LDL levels. Additionally, an increase in 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl-CoA reductase activity would be expected due to decreased feedback inhibition by cholesterol, leading to further cholesterol synthesis.

An LDL Receptor Deficiency Could Cause All of the Following