How are high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) related to heart health?
A. HDLs increase inflammation, which restricts blood flow.
B. HDLs release artery-clogging cholesterol into the blood.
C. HDLs remove artery-clogging cholesterol from the blood.
D. HDLs help bind cholesterol to the walls of blood vessels, restricting blood flow.
Answer: C
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