Which of the following is cardio protective?: (A) HDL, (B) LDL, (C) VLDL, (D) CHYLOMICRON
Answer is A. Cardioprotective: HDL It is synthesized and secreted by liver cells. It has maximum phospholipids. It takes cholesterol from periphery to liver, also known as reverse cholesterol transpo. HDL conves this cholesterol into cholesterol ester with the help of enzyme LCAT-Lecithin Cholesterol Acyl Transferase. Removes cholesterol from extrahepatic tissue