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Which step of the chronic inflammatory response involves the migration of lymphocytes into the intima?
Step Five
What is the consequence of atherosclerosis that occurs when the lipid core of a plaque is exposed?
Plaque rupture
What is the macroscopic appearance of a fatty streak?
Small yellow flat spots
What is the microscopic appearance of a stable plaque?
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What is the consequence of plaque rupture in atherosclerosis?
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What is the consequence of an increase in lipid accumulation in atherosclerosis?
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What is the consequence of luminal narrowing in atherosclerosis?
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What is the consequence of plaque rupture in atherosclerosis?
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What is the consequence of luminal obstruction in atherosclerosis?
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What is the consequence of a blood clot formation in atherosclerosis?
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the development of atherosclerosis?
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What is the main cause of endothelial damage in atherosclerosis?
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What happens to monocytes in the development of atherosclerosis?
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What are foam cells in the context of atherosclerosis?
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What is the earliest lesion of the atheroma called?
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What is the main role of smooth muscle cells in the development of atherosclerosis?
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What initiates the chronic inflammatory response in atherosclerosis?
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What causes the endothelium to become leaky in atherosclerosis?
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What is the role of monocytes in the development of atherosclerosis?
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What is the main factor that attracts monocytes in the development of atherosclerosis?
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