Question

It is commonly said that ladies are protected from heart attacks in reproductive ** i.e., from puberty to menopause because:

(a) Level of HDL is high due to oestrogen production

(b) Level of HDL ** lower during this *****

(c) Level of LDL and HDL remain in balance

(d) Level of LDL is high due to oestrogen production

Answer 1

Correct option: (a) Level of HDL is high due to oestrogen production

Explanation:

Heart ** is more common with increased level of LDL (low density lipids) while increased level of HDL (high density lipids) are protective, oestrogen is the hormone which helps in an increase of HDL level in blood.