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What is the main pathological process underlying atherosclerosis?
What is the main pathological process underlying atherosclerosis?
- Inflammation of the arterial wall
- Smooth muscle cell proliferation
- Endothelial injury (correct)
- Thrombus formation
Which of the following is considered an emerging risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is considered an emerging risk factor for atherosclerosis?
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Physical inactivity (correct)
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
In relation to blood vessel wall function, what is the significance of progressing morphological changes?
In relation to blood vessel wall function, what is the significance of progressing morphological changes?
- Impaired function (correct)
- Enhanced elasticity
- Increased strength
- Decreased perfusion
Which of the following is NOT a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
What is the primary cause of the thickening and loss of elasticity seen in atherosclerosis?
What is the primary cause of the thickening and loss of elasticity seen in atherosclerosis?
Which factor is considered a constitutional major risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which factor is considered a constitutional major risk factor for atherosclerosis?
What is the initial step in atherosclerosis according to the provided text?
What is the initial step in atherosclerosis according to the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT involved in the interaction during lesion progression in atherosclerosis as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT involved in the interaction during lesion progression in atherosclerosis as described in the text?
What is the composition of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis as per the text?
What is the composition of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis as per the text?
Following lipid accumulation within macrophages, what do they respond by releasing as described in the text?
Following lipid accumulation within macrophages, what do they respond by releasing as described in the text?
What leads to smooth muscle cell recruitment in atherosclerosis, as mentioned in the text?
What leads to smooth muscle cell recruitment in atherosclerosis, as mentioned in the text?
What is the precursor lesion to atheroma according to the provided information?
What is the precursor lesion to atheroma according to the provided information?
What is the color imparted by thrombus superimposed on ulcerated plaques?
What is the color imparted by thrombus superimposed on ulcerated plaques?
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal components of atherosclerotic plaques?
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal components of atherosclerotic plaques?
Which type of atheromatous plaque is characterized by thickened, dense collagenous fibrous caps and minimal inflammation?
Which type of atheromatous plaque is characterized by thickened, dense collagenous fibrous caps and minimal inflammation?
What distinguishes vulnerable plaques from stable plaques?
What distinguishes vulnerable plaques from stable plaques?
What is a potential complication of hemorrhage into an atherosclerotic plaque?
What is a potential complication of hemorrhage into an atherosclerotic plaque?
What can result from critical stenosis in atherosclerosis?
What can result from critical stenosis in atherosclerosis?
What can cause aneurysmal dilatation of the arterial wall in atherosclerosis?
What can cause aneurysmal dilatation of the arterial wall in atherosclerosis?
What can result from thromboembolism in atherosclerosis?
What can result from thromboembolism in atherosclerosis?
