If a person has a diet high in saturated fats, _____ molecules can carry cholesterol from the liver to cells and to the arterial walls, whereas _____ transports cholesterol from the cells to the liver, where it is converted to bile salts which can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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LDL molecules can carry cholesterol from the liver to cells and to the arterial walls, whereas HDL transports cholesterol from the cells to the liver, where it is converted to bile salts. A diet high in saturated fats increases the level of LDL in the blood and can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the best choice is A) LDL; HDL.

If a Person Has a Diet High in Saturated Fats