Which of the following leads to an increase in the ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol? 

A. Exercise
B. Weight reduction
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Estrogens
E. All of these increase the LDL:HDL ratio.


Answer: C

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