Why is HDL cholesterol considered to be "good" cholesterol?

What will be an ideal response?


HDL cholesterol is metabolized or excreted. It helps to remove fatty deposits from the smooth muscles of the arteries and returns these fats to the liver for reprocessing.

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A. osmosis. B. lysis. C. passive diffusion. D. active transport.

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Experiments have shown that even if it is supplied by no other means, plants near the ocean can get enough of the

essential micronutrient ____ from the air, and plants can also get this essential micronutrient from sweat from a person’s hands.

a. sulfur b. manganese c. chlorine d. magnesium e. sodium

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Pelvic inflammatory disease may result from infection with ________.

A. Mycobacterium leprae B. Clostridium perfringens C. Staphylococcus epidermidis D. Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Staphylococcus saprophyticus causes TOXIN-mediated infections of the urinary tract

a. true b. false

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