Describe the Process of Atherosclerosis and Discuss Two Possible Complications

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Essay

Describe the process of atherosclerosis and discuss two possible complications for the affected individual.

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Definitions:

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner (usually an algae or cyanobacteria), living together on surfaces like rocks or trees.

Algae

A diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that are not necessarily closely related, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large multicellular forms, inhabiting both freshwater and marine environments.

Chytrid Fungi

A group of primitive pathogenic fungi that can infect amphibian skins, significantly contributing to global declines in amphibian populations.

Chytridomycota

A phylum of fungi characterized by producing spores with flagella; they are mostly aquatic.