This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
All of the following statements are true regarding lipoproteins except 
Select and explain. 
A. VLDL transports endogenous lipids, B. LDL transports lipids to the tissues, C. Increased blood cholesterol is associated with increased LDL receptors, D. Increased HDL is associated with decreased risk of coronary disease
C: Increased blood cholesterol is associated with increased LDL receptors
Answer: C: Increased blood cholesterol is associated with increased LDL receptors 
Explanation: Increased blood cholesterol is associated with increased LDL receptors 

Increased blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) causes downregulation of LDL receptors.
VLDL transports endogenous lipids (especially TGs)
LDL transports lipids (especially cholesterol) to extrahepatic tissues.
Increase HDL is protective against cardiovascular diseases.