Cholesterol
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Explain how cholesterol plays an important role in at least two different human body systems.
Digestive System, Lymphatic System, and Neurological System
What is cholesterol?
a lipid, naturally produced in the liver and absorbed from food as it passes through the intestines, that is needed for the proper functioning of cells and for a healthy body. It's carried by the bloodstream and needed in all cells.
What is HDL?
a lipo-protein responsible for removing excess cholesterol from the blood stream and transporting it to the liver
What is LDL?
a lipo-protein responsible for transporting cholesterol to the cells
