Question ID:PT36 S1 Q18 Passage:Moderate exercise lowers the risk of blockage of the arteries due to blood clots, since anything that lowers blood cholesterol levels also lowers the risk of hardening of the arteries, which in turn lowers the risk of arterial blockage due to blood clots; and, if the data reported in a recent study are correct, moderate exercise lowers blood cholesterol levels. Stem:The conclusion drawn above follows logically if which one of the following is assumed? Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:The recent study investigated the relationship between exercise and blood cholesterol levels. Choice B:Blockage of the arteries due to blood clots can be prevented. Choice C:Lowering blood cholesterol levels lowers the risk of blockage of the arteries. Choice D:The data reported in the recent study are correct. Choice E:Hardening of the arteries increases the risk of blockage of the arteries due to blood clots.