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What is primary site of Cholesterol synthesis in most animals?
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Cholesterol is basically the adipose tissue or fat present in the body.
Adipose tissue is stored as cholesterol in the body.
It is used when required.
Excess of cholesterol leads to obesity which can lead to myocardial infarction(heart attacks) due to the contraction of the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart.
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