Which of the Following Leads to an Increase in the Ratio

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following leads to an increase in the ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol?

• A) estrogens
• B) cigarette smoking
• C) exercise
• D) weight reduction
• E) All of these increase the LDL:HDL ratio.

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