Which type of lipoprotein is often referred to as "the good type," and why?
1. Triglycerides are good because they are used for energy.
2. HDL is good because it carries cholesterol away from tissues and to the liver for metabolism and excretion.
3. LDL is good because it contains the most cholesterol that will be excreted in the feces.
4. VLDL is good because it contains the lowest amount of cholesterol.
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Rationale 1: Triglycerides are not lipoproteins; they make up lipoproteins.
Rationale 2: HDL is considered good because it carries cholesterol away from tissues and to the liver for metabolism and excretion.
Rationale 3: LDL does contain the most cholesterol, but it does not carry it to the liver for excretion.
Rationale 4: Through several steps, VLDL is converted to LDL.
Global Rationale: HDL is considered good because it carries cholesterol away from tissues and to the liver for metabolism and excretion. High levels of HDL are useful for lowering the risk of heart disease. Triglycerides are not lipoproteins; they make up lipoproteins. LDL does contain the most cholesterol, but it does not carry it to the liver for excretion. Through several steps, VLDL is converted to LDL.
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