Which of the Following Combinations Would Place Someone at Greatest

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

• A)low HDL and low LDL
• B)high HDL and high LDL
• C)low HDL and high LDL
• D)high HDL and low LDL

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