All of the Following Are True of Chronic, Heavy, Alcohol

question 16

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of chronic, heavy, alcohol use EXCEPT

• A)it increases the individual's risk of cardiovascular disease.
• B)it enhances the cardioprotective effects first seen with moderate alcohol use.
• C)it increases the drinker's risk of death from a stroke.
• D)alcohol is a cardiotoxic compound.

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