High-density lipoproteins function in lipid transport by ________.
A. moving newly absorbed dietary fat through the intestinal wall
B. delivering cholesterol to target cells throughout the body
C. slowly carrying newly synthesized fats from the liver to various body cells
D. picking up cholesterol from dying cells and other sources for delivery to other lipoproteins and the liver for disposal
Answer: D
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