Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tobacco and Cardiovascular Risk

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tobacco and cardiovascular risk is FALSE?

• A)Tobacco damages the inner lining of blood vessels.
• B)Tobacco triggers spasms that close off blood vessels.
• C)Tobacco decreases levels of HDL cholesterol.
• D)Tobacco decreases levels of LDL cholesterol.

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