Medicine The main component of hyperlipidemia constituting a major risk factor for atherosclerosis is A high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol B intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL) Cholesterol C low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol D very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol 💡 Explanation The main component of hyperlipidemia constituting a major risk factor for atherosclerosis is ✓ Correct Answer: C. low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol