An Artery That Is Constricted Due to Accumulated Plaque on the Inner

question 7

True/False

An artery that is constricted due to accumulated plaque on the inner walls tends to stretch outward a little in a constricted part, due to blood flow.

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Definitions:

Annulus Fibrosus

The tough outer layer of the intervertebral disc that encloses the soft, gelatinous core called the nucleus pulposus.

Nucleus Pulposus

The inner core of the vertebral disc, composed of a jelly-like material that provides the disc with its ability to absorb shock and maintain spinal flexibility.

Spinous Process

The spinous process is a bony projection off the posterior (back) of each vertebra, which muscles and ligaments attach to.

Inferior Projection

A downward anatomical direction or extension from a main structure.