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Cholesterol is a vital animal steroid involved in membrane fluidity, nerve insulation, and the synthesis of bile acids, steroid hormones, and Vitamin D3, with the liver being central to its regulation. The synthesis of cholesterol involves multiple steps, with HMG CoA reductase serving as the rate-limiting enzyme, regulated by sterol levels and hormonal influences. High cholesterol levels can lead to atherosclerosis, and statins are used to lower plasma cholesterol by inhibiting HMG CoA reductase.

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