Lipid from tissue is carried to liver by_____________?
Correct answer: A. HDL
- A. HDL
- B. VLDL
- C. LDL
- D. Chylomicrons
Explanation
HDL carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for disposal or recycling, a process called reverse cholesterol transport. LDL mainly delivers cholesterol from the liver to tissues, while chylomicrons carry dietary lipids from the intestine.
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