Which of the following is true of HDL cholesterol?
A. It transports cholesterol to damaged areas in the arteries.
B. It is called bad cholesterol because it is atherogenic.
C. It promotes platelet aggregation at plaque sites.
D. It inhibits the oxidation of of LDL cholesterol.
Answer: D
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