This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Pharmacology
All of the following statements about estrogen are TRUE EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Decreases HDL, B. Increases triglycerides, C. Increases turnover of LDL receptors, D. Increases apolipoprotein A
A: Decreases HDL
Answer: A: Decreases HDL 
Explanation: Estrogen decrease plasma LDL cholesterol while HDL and triglyceride levels are raised Estrogen's known effects on the cardiovascular system include a mix of positive and negative: Increases HDL cholesterol Decreases LDL cholesterol Promotes blood clot formation, and also causes some changes that have the opposite effect Dilates blood vessels so blood flow increases (Ref. Essentials of medical pharmacology TD Tripathi 7th edition page no.307)