How Does Atherosclerosis Cause Aneurysms

question 25

Multiple Choice

How does atherosclerosis cause aneurysms?

• A) A reduction in oxygen causes ischemia of the intimA.
• B) An increase in endothelin increases nitric oxide.
• C) Plaque formation erodes the vessel wall.
• D) The vessel is obstructed by plaques and thrombus formation.

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