Which of the following reflects the major role of HDL, otherwise termed reverse cholesterol transport?
A)To retrieve excess cholesterol from cells and transport it back to the liver
B)To convert cholesterol into a less harmful intermediate and transport it back to the gallbladder
C)To chemically alter cholesterol so that it cannot form plaque and transport it out of the body
D)To transport cholesterol to the intestines to be eliminated from the body

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HDL's major role is reverse cholesterol transport, which means it retrieves excess cholesterol from cells and transports it back to the liver, where it can be eliminated from the body.

Which of the Following Reflects the Major Role of HDL