Regarding the Endothelium,what Is the Difference Between Healthy Vessel Walls

question 46

Multiple Choice

Regarding the endothelium,what is the difference between healthy vessel walls and those that promote clot formation?

• A) Inflammation and roughening of the endothelium of the artery are present.
• B) Hypertrophy and vasoconstriction of the endothelium of the artery are present.
• C) Excessive clot formation and lipid accumulation in the endothelium of the artery are present.
• D) Evidence of age-related changes that weaken the endothelium of the artery are present.

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