Explain the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is referred to as the "good cholesterol" because increased blood values protect the patient from heart disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is referred to as the "bad cholesterol" because high values are usually linked to heart disease.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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