ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis include which of the following?
A
lack of exercise
B
high cholesterol
C
smoking
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Risk factors may include high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical activity, and eating saturated fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arteriosclerosis has several different causes. Atherosclerosis, which develops from fatty plaque buildup, is a common type of arteriosclerosis. Plaque often starts to build up during childhood and gets worse with age. Risk factors include unhealthy cholesterol levels, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and your genes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Smoking or having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity or a strong family history of heart disease makes you more likely to get coronary artery disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Endothelial damage and immune response. Atherosclerosis begins with endothelial damage. Fatty streak formation. A “fatty streak” is the first visible sign of atherosclerosis. Plaque growth. Plaque rupture or erosion. 06-Mar-2023

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