Which of the following statements is true of cardiovascular disease?
A) When HDL is high and LDL is low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lessened.
B) When HDL is high and LDL is low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is increased.
C) When HDL is low and LDL is high, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lessened.
D) When both HDL and LDL are low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lessened.

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HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is known as "good" cholesterol and helps remove LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or "bad" cholesterol, from the bloodstream. When HDL levels are high and LDL levels are low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is reduced.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Cardiovascular Disease