Estrogen has the following cardiovascular effect in women:

A. increases LDL levels
B. increases adrenergic receptors in heart
C. stimulates red blood cell production
D. increases nitric oxide production in blood vessels
E. increases peripheral vascular resistance


ANS: D

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