Cholesterol levels in the blood are regulated via the activity of the liver utilizing the process known as _____,which can be regulated to increase uptake as the cell ______ the number of cholesterol+ lipoprotein receptors on its surface.

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The process described in the question is receptor-mediated endocytosis, where the liver increases the number of cholesterol and lipoprotein receptors on its surface to regulate cholesterol levels in the blood. A is incorrect as Phagosomolysis is not a recognized process. B is incorrect as Endosomolysis does not play a role in regulating cholesterol levels. D is incorrect as Potocytosis does not play a role in regulating cholesterol levels. E is incorrect as Pinocytosis is not a mechanism for regulating cholesterol levels.

Cholesterol Levels in the Blood Are Regulated Via the Activity