What Is the Primary Mechanism of Atherogenesis

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the primary mechanism of atherogenesis?

• A) The release of the inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-),interferon gamma (IFN-),and interleukin 1 (Il-1)
• B) The release of the growth factor granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)
• C) The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
• D) The release of the inflammatory cytokines interferon beta (IFN-ß),interleukin 6 (Il-6),and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)

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