The Buildup of Fatty Substances on the Walls of an Artery

question 6

Multiple Choice

The buildup of fatty substances on the walls of an artery is called:

• A) atheroma.
• B) anastomosis.
• C) atherosclerosis.
• D) arteriosclerosis.

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Definitions:

Retrieval

The method of retrieving data from memory storage.

Encoding

The initial process of transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory, a critical step in the process of learning and memory formation.

Consolidation Failure

A cognitive process flaw where newly learned information fails to be stored correctly in long-term memory.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.