HDL/LDL: this ratio compares the level of HDL cholesterol (good) to LDL cholesterol (bad). In this case, it is recommended to have a ratio of 0.4:1, but if you do not have this, it is recommended that you should maintain a ratio above 0.3:1.
In July 1519, Cortes and his men took over Veracruz and in mid-August continued on towards Tenochtitlan. They made alliances along the way with various native tribes who would help the Spaniards take over Cholula, the second largest city in Mexico.
The first time Cortes was in the Aztec capital he barely escaped with his life. He was victorious only after a smallpox epidemic decimated the population. The Aztec's had conquers many of the local tribes and mistreated them. Much of Cortes' 'army was enlisted from these tribes. Yes, the Spanish had guns, steel and horses.