Atherosclerosis Overview
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Biology
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senthil vijayakumar
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is atherosclerosis?
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A type of arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
2.
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What are the Greek origins of the term atherosclerosis?
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The term comes from the Greek words 'atheros' meaning 'gruel' or 'paste' and 'sclerosis' meaning 'hardness'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does atherosclerosis denote?
Back
The formation of fibrofatty lesions in the intimal lining of large- and medium-sized arteries.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which arteries are commonly affected by atherosclerosis?
Back
The aorta and its branches, the coronary arteries, and the large vessels that supply the brain.
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