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jace

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Which combination yields the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease?
 
  A) Moderate total levels of cholesterol with a ratio of total cholesterol to HDL of more than 6 to 1
  B) Moderate total levels of cholesterol with a 3.5 to 1 ratio of total cholesterol to LDL
  C) Low levels of total cholesterol with a ratio of total cholesterol to HDL of less than 4.5 to 1
  D) Low total levels of cholesterol with a 3.5 to 1 ratio of LDL to total cholesterol

Question 2

With regard to serum cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease among middle-aged people, research suggests that
 
  A) cholesterol level may not be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
  B) total cholesterol to HDL ratio may be more important than total cholesterol.
  C) low-density lipoproteins may protect people against cardiovascular disease.
  D) maintaining a high ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is most desirable.



dyrone

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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