The "Response to Injury" Hypothesis States That Atherosclerosis Is Primarily

question 6

Multiple Choice

The "response to injury" hypothesis states that atherosclerosis is primarily a consequence of:

• A) inflammation.
• B) high cholesterol.
• C) hypertension.
• D) smoking.

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