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