4 Questions
What is the most common acquired disease of arteries?
Atherosclerosis
What may result from the consequent arterial narrowing and surface irregularity in atherosclerosis?
Thrombosis
What is the term used to describe a plug occluding a vessel that may occur as a result of atherosclerosis?
Embolus
What characteristic defines atheromatous plaques in the context of atherosclerosis?
Hardened yellow areas or swellings on the intimal surfaces of arteries
Test your knowledge of arterial diseases and conditions with this quiz on arteriosclerosis and atheromatous plaque formation. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and consequences of these common arterial conditions.
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