The process of dietary cholesterol in the body begins with ingestion of high cholesterol foods which are then absorbed by the small intestine and enter the bloodstream. The cholesterol is absorbed into the liver which combines it with triglycerides to form VLDL that is broken down into LDL which exits the liver and enters the bloodstream for delivery. HDL removes plaque from arteries and releases it from the liver while bile flushes remaining cholesterol from the body through feces.

2. Ingestion of high cholesterol foods. Absorption by small intestine; enters bloodstream Absorbed from the small intestine into the liver. Combines with triglycerides to from VLDL VLDL is broken down into LDL. Exits liver and enters bloodstream for delivery. Plaque formed on artery walls. HDL removes plaque and releases it from liver. Bile is released and cholesterol is flushed from the body through feces.

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