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What is the primary component that makes up fatty streaks?
What is the primary component that makes up fatty streaks?
- Endothelial cells
- Macrophages and smooth muscle cells (correct)
- Cholesterol crystals
- Smooth muscle cells only
What is thrombosis in the context of atherosclerosis primarily caused by?
What is thrombosis in the context of atherosclerosis primarily caused by?
- Rapid blood flow through healthy vessels
- Increased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
- Direct obstruction from fatty streaks
- Ulceration of the plaque and turbulent blood flow (correct)
Which stage follows the initial endothelial cell injury in the progression of atherosclerosis?
Which stage follows the initial endothelial cell injury in the progression of atherosclerosis?
- Smooth muscle cell proliferation (correct)
- Formation of scar tissue
- Hemorrhage
- Lipid core development
What is the defining characteristic of a fibrous atheromatous plaque?
What is the defining characteristic of a fibrous atheromatous plaque?
How do atherosclerotic lesions primarily affect blood vessels?
How do atherosclerotic lesions primarily affect blood vessels?
What significant event can occur as a result of plaque hemorrhage in atherosclerosis?
What significant event can occur as a result of plaque hemorrhage in atherosclerosis?
What happens to fatty streaks after the age of 20?
What happens to fatty streaks after the age of 20?
An important complication of atherosclerosis involving large vessels is:
An important complication of atherosclerosis involving large vessels is:
What is the systolic blood pressure level that defines hypertension?
What is the systolic blood pressure level that defines hypertension?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of essential hypertension?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of essential hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases is classified as primary (essential) hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases is classified as primary (essential) hypertension?
What is often referred to as the 'Silent Killer'?
What is often referred to as the 'Silent Killer'?
Which mechanism is associated with essential hypertension?
Which mechanism is associated with essential hypertension?
Which organ is most frequently affected by hypertension-related complications?
Which organ is most frequently affected by hypertension-related complications?
What is a common result of poorly managed hypertension?
What is a common result of poorly managed hypertension?
What is a key characteristic of atherosclerosis?
What is a key characteristic of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT considered a constitutional risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT considered a constitutional risk factor for atherosclerosis?
What effect does excess sodium chloride consumption have on certain individuals?
What effect does excess sodium chloride consumption have on certain individuals?
Which risk factor is highlighted as having both constitutional and lifestyle components?
Which risk factor is highlighted as having both constitutional and lifestyle components?
What type of lesions are associated with atherosclerosis?
What type of lesions are associated with atherosclerosis?
Which risk factor can be controlled with lifestyle changes?
Which risk factor can be controlled with lifestyle changes?
How does smoking affect atherosclerosis?
How does smoking affect atherosclerosis?
What major risk factor is identified as a critical component leading to the development of coronary artery disease?
What major risk factor is identified as a critical component leading to the development of coronary artery disease?
Which of the following is true regarding men and women concerning atherosclerosis risk?
Which of the following is true regarding men and women concerning atherosclerosis risk?
Which symptom is commonly associated with secondary hypertension?
Which symptom is commonly associated with secondary hypertension?
Which of the following organs is NOT commonly affected by malignant hypertension?
Which of the following organs is NOT commonly affected by malignant hypertension?
In the context of malignant hypertension, which of the following is incorrect?
In the context of malignant hypertension, which of the following is incorrect?
What distinguishes malignant hypertension from ordinary high blood pressure?
What distinguishes malignant hypertension from ordinary high blood pressure?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with secondary hypertension?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with secondary hypertension?
What can very high blood pressure lead to in a weakened blood vessel?
What can very high blood pressure lead to in a weakened blood vessel?
Which condition is NOT directly associated with high blood pressure?
Which condition is NOT directly associated with high blood pressure?
What occurs when blood flow is blocked in the arteries due to high blood pressure?
What occurs when blood flow is blocked in the arteries due to high blood pressure?
How does high blood pressure affect the kidneys over time?
How does high blood pressure affect the kidneys over time?
Which statement correctly describes secondary hypertension?
Which statement correctly describes secondary hypertension?
What can high blood pressure eventually cause in the eye?
What can high blood pressure eventually cause in the eye?
What is a potential effect of arteries hardening due to high blood pressure?
What is a potential effect of arteries hardening due to high blood pressure?
Which of the following body systems can be affected by secondary hypertension?
Which of the following body systems can be affected by secondary hypertension?
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