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What is the initial event in atherogenesis?
Which cells make up the majority of atherosclerotic plaque?
What contributes to the lumen narrowing in atherosclerosis?
Which group has a higher risk for atherogenesis based on ethnicity?
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In atherogenesis, what is the role of thrombosis?
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Which condition is NOT listed as an environmental risk factor for atherogenesis?
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What is the main cellular component attracting leukocytes in atherosclerosis?
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How do endothelial cells respond to low endothelial sheer stress?
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What role do smooth muscle cells play in atherogenesis?
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What characterizes a vulnerable plaque?
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How does thrombosis contribute to atherogenesis?
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In atherogenesis, what do dendritic cells primarily interact with?
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How do medical therapies target atherosclerosis pathophysiology?
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What is the primary role of smooth muscle cells in maintaining normal blood pressure?
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What is the effect of ASA in medical therapy for atherosclerosis?
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How does endothelial dysfunction lead to inflammation and atherosclerosis?
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What is the main function of extracellular matrix in arterial health?
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