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this is a molecule carrier system which transports cholesterol back to the liver for recycling. It is thought having high HDL levels is protective against heart attacks and stroke.

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What are two types of lipoproteins?

high density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein.


What lipoprotein is responsible for transporting cholesterol back to the liver form the periphery?

High-density lipoprotein (HDL)


What is hdl and ldl?

HDL is high density lipoprotein , Whilst LDL is low density lipoprotein .


In comparison to a low density lipoprotein a high density lipoprotein contains more cholesterol?

less lipid


What are the two types of lipoprotein?

The two main types of lipoproteins are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is known as "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the arteries, while HDL is known as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL from the arteries.


What are the two types of cholesterol carriers found in the blood?

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL).


What is good chlesterol?

(HDL) High Density Lipoprotein


What lipoprotein has the highest percent of cholesterol?

high-density lipoproteins


Which lipoprotien is decribed as good cholesterol?

The HDL-lipoprotein is the "good cholestrol".HDL is short for "High Density Lipoprotein".


Which lipoprotein has the highest amount of protein?

HDL (high-density lipoprotein) has the highest amount of protein among lipoproteins.


What is the difference between low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein in terms of their impact on heart health?

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the arteries, leading to heart disease. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL from the arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease.


High density is also known as good cholesterol?

High density lipoprotein is also known as good cholesterol.