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Which disease is characterized by the thickening and hardening of the arterial wall?
Which disease is characterized by the thickening and hardening of the arterial wall?
- Atherosclerosis (correct)
- Atherogenesis
- Arteriosclerosis
- Arteriolosclerosis
Which type of cells are chemoattractants to monocytes in atherogenesis?
Which type of cells are chemoattractants to monocytes in atherogenesis?
- Fibroblasts
- Macrophages
- Smooth muscle cells
- Endothelial cells (correct)
What is the earliest lesion in the development of atherosclerosis?
What is the earliest lesion in the development of atherosclerosis?
- Smooth muscle cells response
- Fatty streaks (correct)
- Endothelial dysfunction
- Atherosclerotic plaques
Which risk factor for atherosclerosis is non-modifiable?
Which risk factor for atherosclerosis is non-modifiable?
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What is the loss of endothelial cells and exposure of collagen called?
What is the loss of endothelial cells and exposure of collagen called?
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Which disease is characterized by the hardening of arterioles?
Which disease is characterized by the hardening of arterioles?
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What is the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis called?
What is the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis called?
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Which risk factor for atherosclerosis is modifiable?
Which risk factor for atherosclerosis is modifiable?
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