Which of the Following Leads to an Increase in the Ratio

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through hormone secretion.

Neuroendocrine Cells

Neurons that produce neurohormones.

Neurohormones

Hormones produced by neuroendocrine cells; transported down axons and released into interstitial fluid; common in invertebrates; in vertebrates, the hypothalamus produces neurohormones.

Interstitial Fluid

A fluid that fills the spaces between cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste from cells.