Arteriosclerosis Quiz
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What is arteriosclerosis?

  • Calcific deposits in muscular arteries
  • Intimal lesions called atheromas
  • Thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls (correct)
  • Raised lesion with a soft, yellow, grumous core of lipid
  • Which condition is most often associated with arteriolosclerosis?

  • Calcific deposits in muscular arteries
  • Hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus (correct)
  • Raised lesion with a soft, yellow, grumous core of lipid
  • Loss of elasticity of arterial walls
  • What characterizes Mönckeberg medial calcific sclerosis?

  • Thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls
  • Raised lesion with a soft, yellow, grumous core of lipid
  • Calcific deposits in muscular arteries, typically in persons older than age 50 (correct)
  • Intimal lesions called atheromas
  • What is the main component of an atheromatous plaque?

    <p>Lipid (mainly cholesterol and cholesterol esters)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is atherosclerosis much less prevalent according to the text?

    <p>The cerebral arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of Mönckeberg medial calcific sclerosis?

    <p>Radiographically visible, often palpable calcifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pattern of arteriosclerosis is most often associated with hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Arteriolosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the core of an atheromatous plaque?

    <p>Cholesterol and cholesterol esters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions is atherosclerosis much less prevalent according to the text?

    <p>Central and South America, Africa, and Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the pathologic consequences of Mönckeberg medial calcific sclerosis?

    <p>Not clinically significant calcific deposits in muscular arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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