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


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