High levels of low-density lipoproteins are associated with an increased risk of
a. diabetes mellitus.
b. high levels of HDL.
c. coronary artery disease.
d. high blood pressure and stroke.
C
High levels of low-density lipoproteins are associated with increased risk of coronary artery dis-ease. They do not have a direct effect on risk of diabetes mellitus or high blood pressure and stroke. LDL and HDL levels are not necessarily related.
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