HDL Cholesterol Is Considered "Good" Cholesterol

question 26

Multiple Choice

HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol. What role does HDL play in preventing coronary heart disease?

• A) HDL cholesterol inhibits LDL cholesterol synthesis
• B) HDL cholesterol prevents transport of LDL cholesterol in blood
• C) HDL cholesterol activates LDL cholesterol breakdown
• D) HDL cholesterol prevents free radical formation in plaques
• E) HDL cholesterol removes excess cholesterol from plaques

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Definitions:

Conglomerate

A coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments or clasts of pre-existing rocks cemented together.

Unconformity

A geological surface that represents a time gap in the rock record, often where older rocks are overlain by much younger rocks without intermediate layers.

Shale Layer

A fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of clay, quartz, and other minerals, typically found in layered formations.

Granites

An igneous rock, chiefly made up of quartz, feldspar, and mica, with a coarse texture, widely used for construction purposes.