4 Questions
Which layer of the artery wall is the innermost layer that consists of endothelium, connective tissue, and a basement membrane?
Tunica intima
What is the process that occurs throughout the body and is the leading cause of coronary artery and cerebrovascular disease?
Atherosclerosis
What is the form of arteriosclerosis characterized by thickening and hardening caused by the accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages in the arterial wall?
Atherosclerosis
Which layer of the artery wall is the middle layer composed of smooth muscle with elastic fibers?
Tunica media
Test your knowledge on atherosclerosis with this quiz! Explore the physiological mechanisms, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic methods associated with this cardiovascular disease.
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