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What is the main characteristic of atherosclerosis?
What is the main characteristic of atherosclerosis?
- Increased extracellular matrix with reduced lipids
- Patches of intimal thickening and accumulation of lipids (correct)
- Inflammatory cells without intimal thickening
- Proliferation of smooth muscle cells only
Which risk factor is considered a constitutional (fixed) risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which risk factor is considered a constitutional (fixed) risk factor for atherosclerosis?
- High lipoprotein A
- Inflammation
- Reduced physical activity
- Male gender (correct)
What is the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis according to the reaction to injury hypothesis?
What is the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis according to the reaction to injury hypothesis?
- Injury to vessel wall leads to chronic inflammation but no healing response
- No injury to vessel wall results in increased extracellular matrix
- Healing response occurs without chronic inflammation
- Chronic inflammation and healing response due to injury to vessel wall (correct)
What is the main characteristic of arteriosclerosis?
What is the main characteristic of arteriosclerosis?
Which type of aneurysm involves a tear in the inner layer of the artery wall?
Which type of aneurysm involves a tear in the inner layer of the artery wall?
What is the composition of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
What is the composition of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
Which vessels are most extensively involved in atherosclerotic lesions?
Which vessels are most extensively involved in atherosclerotic lesions?
What is the main stage of biobodexi in atherosclerosis?
What is the main stage of biobodexi in atherosclerosis?
What is the characteristic feature of atheromas on cross-sectioning?
What is the characteristic feature of atheromas on cross-sectioning?
What is present in the necrotic core of atherosclerotic plaques?
What is present in the necrotic core of atherosclerotic plaques?
What tissue changes are associated with acute plaque changes in atherosclerosis?
What tissue changes are associated with acute plaque changes in atherosclerosis?
What is the primary cause of the yellow color of atheromas?
What is the primary cause of the yellow color of atheromas?
What are the earliest recognizable lesions in atherosclerosis?
What are the earliest recognizable lesions in atherosclerosis?
What is the characteristic feature of atherosclerotic lesions on cross-sectioning?
What is the characteristic feature of atherosclerotic lesions on cross-sectioning?
What are the components of a fibrous cap in atherosclerotic plaques?
What are the components of a fibrous cap in atherosclerotic plaques?
