<prompt> Familial hypercholesterolemia is associated withLiver cirrhosisPremature atherosclerosisNephrotic syndromePancreatitis  <response>: A positive correlation exists between the incidence of atherosclerosis and the plasma concentration of LDL cholesterol. The LDL apoB-100, E receptor is defective in familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition which blood LDL cholesterol levels are increased, causing premature atherosclerosis.Ref: Harper;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 25; Lipid Transpo Storage 