In which of the following ways do bile salts remove excess cholesterol?
A) Bile salts convert LDL to HDL.
B) Cholesterol is converted to bile salts which are then eliminated in the feces.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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Bile salts are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol and are secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats. After aiding in fat digestion, bile salts are reabsorbed in the ileum and returned to the liver for reuse. During this process, excess cholesterol is also converted to bile salts and eliminated in the feces, thus reducing the overall cholesterol levels in the body. Bile salts do not convert LDL to HDL.

In Which of the Following Ways Do Bile Salts Remove