Section 8
Metabolism and the Liver
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Cholesterol Metabolism
One quarter of body cholesterol is produced by the liver, and 50% of this is reabsorbed back into the circulation via the small intestine.
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Regulation of Blood Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol is transported through the blood by lipoproteins which direct cholesterol to where it is needed.