What Potential Consequence on the Cardiovascular System May Result from Smoking

question 40

Multiple Choice

What potential consequence on the cardiovascular system may result from smoking?

• A) an increase in the production of HDL
• B) a decrease in the production of LDL
• C) a higher risk of atherosclerosis
• D) an increase in the risk for lung cancer

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