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What happens to the endothelium when monocytes become sticky and attach to it?
What happens to the endothelium when monocytes become sticky and attach to it?
What do foam cells release that further the process of atherogenesis?
What do foam cells release that further the process of atherogenesis?
What is one signal recognized by surface receptors on the macrophage that triggers the inflammatory response?
What is one signal recognized by surface receptors on the macrophage that triggers the inflammatory response?
What do phagocytes release in response to the inflammatory triggers?
What do phagocytes release in response to the inflammatory triggers?
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What happens to the LDLs once consumed by macrophages?
What happens to the LDLs once consumed by macrophages?
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What is the result of injury or elevated cholesterol on monocytes?
What is the result of injury or elevated cholesterol on monocytes?
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Which of the following protein mediators released by phagocytes interacts with local tissue cells in a pro or anti-inflammatory way?
Which of the following protein mediators released by phagocytes interacts with local tissue cells in a pro or anti-inflammatory way?
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What is the role of T lymphocytes from the immune system in the presence of inflammation?
What is the role of T lymphocytes from the immune system in the presence of inflammation?
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Which of the following cytokines promotes inflammation in the context of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following cytokines promotes inflammation in the context of atherosclerosis?
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What is a leading hypothesis regarding the autoimmune component of atherosclerosis?
What is a leading hypothesis regarding the autoimmune component of atherosclerosis?
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In the context of inflammation, what may lead to an autoimmune response in atherosclerosis?
In the context of inflammation, what may lead to an autoimmune response in atherosclerosis?
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What is the role of Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
What is the role of Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
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What happens when smooth muscle proliferation occurs in response to endotheial injury?
What happens when smooth muscle proliferation occurs in response to endotheial injury?
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Which of the following promotes inflammation in the context of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following promotes inflammation in the context of atherosclerosis?
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What is the role of regulatory T-cells in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
What is the role of regulatory T-cells in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
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What causes platelets to adhere and aggregate at the site of endotheial injury?
What causes platelets to adhere and aggregate at the site of endotheial injury?
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