Niemann-Pick disease is characterized by:
Ans. A. Increased concentration of sphingomyelin in liverNiemann -pick disease is due to the absence of sphingomyelinase enzyme which leads to the accumulation of sphingolipids or sphingomyelin in liver.
Increased concentration of sphingomyelin in liver
Increased concentration of cerebrosides in liver and spleen.
Increased concentration of plasminogen
Increased accumulation of glycerol in liver
Lipids