Atherosclerosis Is Characterized by All the Following EXCEPT

question 46

Multiple Choice

Atherosclerosis is characterized by all the following EXCEPT:

• A) fatty deposits in the wall of the artery.
• B) increases blood flow.
• C) hypertension.
• D) narrowing of the lumen of arteries.

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Definitions:

Mantle

The region of the Earth's interior between the crust and the core, characterized by its solid, silicate rock composition.

Buffer Zone

An area designated to separate or protect different areas or to minimize the impact of disturbances from one area to another.

Tropical Forests

Forests located in the equatorial region characterized by high rainfall and biodiversity, often interchangeable with tropical rainforests but may include both rainforests and drier types.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change.