All of the Following Are Characteristics in the Development of Atherosclerosis

question 137

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics in the development of atherosclerosis except

• A)fatty streaks may begin to form within the first 10 years of life.
• B)once plaque is formed, it can be contained but cannot regress.
• C)it is possible for people to age with little arterial plaque formation.
• D)heart disease rates due to atherosclerosis rise most dramatically at around age 45 in males and 55 in females.

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