Cholesterol is an important lipid present in animal-based foods such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products and is also produced in the liver. Cholesterol is essential for various cellular processes, including the production of hormones, vitamin D synthesis, and the formation of cell membranes. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the excretion of cholesterol from the body?

• A. Cholesterol is primarily excreted through the kidneys.
• B. Cholesterol is eliminated through sweat glands in the skin.
• C. Cholesterol is excreted through the lungs during respiration.
• D. Cholesterol is excreted through the liver into bile and eliminated in feces.

Answer: (D)