Which of the Following Statements About Atherosclerosis Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is FALSE?

• A) It is a progressive process that begins at a young age.
• B) It starts with a fatty streak-an accumulation of lipoproteins.
• C) Heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease are all due to atherosclerosis.
• D) It is an irreversible process.

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