High levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc)are associated with an increased risk of
A) diabetes mellitus.
B) high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLc).
C) coronary artery disease.
D) high blood pressure and stroke.

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High levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.They do not have a direct effect on risk for diabetes mellitus or high blood pressure and stroke.LDLc and HDLc levels are not necessarily related.

High Levels of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDLc)are Associated with an Increased