Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 4 - No. 22)

What is the main purpose of reverse cholesterol transport?
To deliver cholesterol to peripheral tissues.
To transport cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver.
To synthesize cholesterol in the liver.
To break down cholesterol in the liver.

Explanation

Reverse cholesterol transport aims to remove excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues and transport it back to the liver for elimination.

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