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Atherosclerosis-PsTL
PsTL1135 Anatomy and Physiology
Question | Answer |
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Changes in the __________ | walls of arteries. |
What types of lipoproteins increase the chance of atherosclerosis? | VLDL and LDL lipoproteins. |
Fatty substances accumulate under the _________ | Epithelium. |
Atherosclerosis promotes_________ and __________. | Ischemia, hypoxia |
Atherosclerosis is a form of what other heart condition? | arteriosclerosis |
Why is arteriosclerosis different than atherosclerosis? | Arteriosclerosis is the general hardening of the arteries, while atherosclerosis specifically refers to the buildup of plaque. |