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Title: Briefly distinguish between low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).
Post by: Fuaza on Aug 14, 2015
Briefly distinguish between low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).


Title: Re: Briefly distinguish between low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
Post by: Underthespell on Aug 25, 2015
Lipoproteins facilitate the transport of cholesterol in the blood, but HDLs can transport more cholesterol than LDLs. Moreover, LDLs transport cholesterol to the body's cells, whereas HDLs transport circulating cholesterol to the liver for metabolism and elimination. Thus, people with a high percentage of HDLs appear to be at lower risk for developing cholesterol-clogged arteries (a risk factor for heart disease) than people with a high percentage of LDLs.


Title: Re: Briefly distinguish between low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).
Post by: Fuaza on Sep 1, 2015
Yup, it's correct :) Vote with confidence people.