Studies Have Shown That Alcohol Consumption Is Associated with a Decreased

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that alcohol consumption is associated with a decreased incidence of heart disease. How do researchers explain this protective effect?
1) increased levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
2) increased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
3) increased fat loss due to altered metabolism.
4) alcohol inhibiting blood clot formation.
5) decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 3 and 5
D) 4 and 5