An Atheroma Develops From

question 38

Multiple Choice

An atheroma develops from:

• A) a torn arterial wall and blood clots.
• B) accumulated lipids, cells, and fibrin where endothelial injury has occurred.
• C) thrombus forming on damaged walls of veins.
• D) repeated vasospasms.

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