Molecules that carry excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for storage or secretion in the bile are called

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High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are commonly known as "good cholesterol" because they help carry excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for storage or secretion in the bile. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are commonly known as "bad cholesterol" because they deposit excess cholesterol in peripheral tissues, leading to atherosclerosis. Fatty acids are the building blocks of lipids, including cholesterol. Steroids are a type of lipid derived from cholesterol, but they do not carry excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver. Chylomicrons are another type of lipoprotein that transport dietary fats from the intestine to the liver and peripheral tissues, but they do not specifically target excess cholesterol.

Molecules That Carry Excess Cholesterol from Peripheral Tissues to the Liver