Studies Have Shown That Alcohol Consumption Is Associated with a Decreased

question 23

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that alcohol consumption is associated with a decreased incidence of heart disease. How do researchers explain this protective effect?
1) increased levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
2) increased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
3) increased fat loss due to altered metabolism.
4) alcohol inhibiting blood clot formation.
5) decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

• A) 1 and 3
• B) 2 and 4
• C) 3 and 5
• D) 4 and 5

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Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

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