Which vital function do LDL receptors have in the body?
Producing Insulin
Filtering Blood
Removing Cholesterol from Blood
Increasing Oxygen Levels
Answer
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors are vital for removing cholesterol from the blood. They are located on the surface of cells and bind to LDL particles, which are the main carriers of cholesterol in the blood. Once bound, the LDL particles are taken into the cell and broken down, and the cholesterol is either used for energy or stored for later use.
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