Which of the following forms of lipoprotein are considered healthy in elevated amounts?
A)LDL
B)HDL
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is considered to be healthy in elevated amounts and is often referred to as "good cholesterol." It is considered healthy because it takes additional cholesterol to the liver for filtration out of the body. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, forms the pre-cursors to atherosclerotic lesions.

Which of the Following Forms of Lipoprotein Are Considered Healthy