Which Defines Atherosclerosis

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which defines atherosclerosis?

• A) It is sustained, abnormally high blood pressure.
• B) It is the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force.
• C) It is thickening of artery walls by deposit of fatty substances.
• D) It is severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.

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Definitions:

Cyclohexanone

A six-carbon cyclic ketone with the molecular formula C6H10O, characterized by a ring structure with a ketone functional group.

Cyclopentanone

A cyclic ketone with the formula C5H8O, characterized by a five-membered ring structure; it's a common intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules.

Acetic Acid

A colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH, commonly known as the main component of vinegar after water.

Lithium Enolate

A reactive species derived from the deprotonation of a carbonyl compound by lithium, used in organic synthesis.