Elevated HDL Concentrations Are Associated with a Low Risk of Heart

question 11

Multiple Choice

Elevated HDL concentrations are associated with a low risk of heart disease because they:

• A)transport newly absorbed lipids from intestinal cells to the rest of the body.
• B)carry cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the rest of the body.
• C)carry lipids around in the blood more than LDL.
• D)take excess cholesterol and phospholipids from the tissues and return them to the liver.
• E)take excess cholesterol and phospholipids to the tissues and away from the liver.

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