Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption?
A. Alcohol has an anticlotting effect on the blood.
B. Alcohol lowers the risk of heart disease by increasing low-density lipoproteins—the good cholesterol.
C. Alcohol enhances the body’s sensitivity to insulin, which may lower the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
D. As a depressant, alcohol may help reduce stress.
B. Alcohol lowers the risk of heart disease by increasing low-density lipoproteins—the good cholesterol.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. progressive resistance exercise. B. cardiovascular exercise. C. flexibility exercise. D. cardiorespiratory exercise.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. decrease in the number of RBCs B. decrease in the number of all blood cells C. decrease in the number of WBCs D. decrease in the number of clotting cells