MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When an individual has high cholesterol, certain substances, such as calcium and fats, form plaque in arteries. How is this plaque, known as arterial plaque, most likely to affect blood flow?
A
Arterial plaque clogs the arteries, limiting or stopping blood flow.
B
Arterial plaque changes the direction of blood flow, which forces oxygenated blood to the heart.
C
Arterial plaque changes the size of blood cells, which prevents blood from flowing in the arteries.
D
Arterial plaque clears the arteries, increasing blood flow.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Atherosclerosis, sometimes called “hardening of the arteries, ‘’ occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques. Over time, these plaques can narrow or completely block the arteries and cause problems throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plaque is made up of deposits of cholesterol and other substances in the artery. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time, which can partially or totally block the blood flow. This process is called atherosclerosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Cholesterol enters the lining of the artery and causes an inflammatory cascade, which injures the arterial lining, making it easier for more cholesterol to enter the artery and cause the plaque to grow.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Coronary artery disease, also called CAD, is a condition that affects your heart. It is the most common heart disease in the United States. CAD happens when coronary arteries struggle to supply the heart with enough blood, oxygen and nutrients. Cholesterol deposits, or plaques, are almost always to blame.

Detailed explanation-5: -Atherosclerosis is a condition in which deposits of fatty material, called plaques, develop in the walls of arteries, leading to a reduction or blockage of blood flow. It can affect almost any artery in the body.

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