A chronic rise in insulin seems to trigger a series of abnormalities termed the metabolic syndrome which includes:

A. reduction in blood clotting mechanisms
B. low blood pressure
C. low blood glucose
D. low HDL cholesterol
E. low triglycerides


Answer: D

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