Factors That Increase the Risk of Atherosclerosis Include

question 72

Multiple Choice

Factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis include

• A) smoking.
• B) lack of exercise.
• C) high-fat diets.
• D) obesity.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Superficial Layer

The outermost layer of a structure or body part, often referring to the skin or the top layer of cells in a tissue.

Epithelium

Layers of cells covering internal or external surfaces of the body, serving as a protective barrier and involved in processes such as absorption and secretion.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin that provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone, serving as the body's primary defense against the environment.

Stratum Lucidum

Clear layer of the epidermis found in thick skin between the stratum granulosum and the stratum corneum.