Cardiovascular Benefits from Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Be Due to

question 97

Multiple Choice

Cardiovascular benefits from moderate alcohol consumption may be due to

• A)reduced stress on the heart muscle.
• B)lower heart rate.
• C)increased levels of HDL cholesterol.
• D)sedation.

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