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Which of the following sources of cholesterol is most impoant for sustaining adrenal steroidogenesis when it occurs at a high rate for a long time?

A
De novo synthesis of cholesterol from acetate
B
Cholesterol in LDL paicles
C
Cholesterol in the plasma membrane
D
Cholesterol in lipid droplets within adrenal coical cells
High-Yield Explanation
Cholesterol esters in LDL are the most impoant source of cholesterol for sustaining adrenal steroidogenesis when it occurs at a high rate over a long me. This cholesterol can be used directly after release from LDL and not stored. De novo synthesis of cholesterol from acetate is a minor source of cholesterol in humans.

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