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Which layer of the arteries does atheroma primarily affect?
Which layer of the arteries does atheroma primarily affect?
- Tunica externa
- Tunica adventitia
- Tunica media
- Tunica intima (correct)
What is another term for atheroma?
What is another term for atheroma?
- Chronic inflammatory disorder
- Arterial wall thickening
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic plaque (correct)
What is the main characteristic of atherosclerosis?
What is the main characteristic of atherosclerosis?
- Loss of elasticity (correct)
- Arterial wall thinning
- Decreased blood pressure
- Increased blood flow
What does the term 'athere' refer to in atherosclerosis?
What does the term 'athere' refer to in atherosclerosis?
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What does the term 'sclero' mean in atherosclerosis?
What does the term 'sclero' mean in atherosclerosis?
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What does the suffix 'osis' mean in atherosclerosis?
What does the suffix 'osis' mean in atherosclerosis?
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