Lipoproteins that carry mostly cholesterol and phospholipids out of the plasma to the liver are called O very low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs). O high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). O very high-density lipoproteins (VHDLs). O intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDLs). O low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
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