Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 33, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems - 33.2 - Blood and the Lymphatic System - 33.2 Assessment - Page 961: 4b

Answer

The liver collects LDL from the blood stream using LDL receptors. If there is malfunctioning of these receptors, LDL builds up in arteries and veins. The liver can become fatty due to a high fat diet which leads to various complications.

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