Atherosclerosis Quiz

What is atherosclerosis primarily characterized by?

• Thickening and hardening of arterial walls

• Inflammation of the heart muscle

• Formation of blood clots in veins

• Weakening of the arterial walls

Which part of the arteries does atherosclerosis primarily affect?

• Intima

• Adventitia

• Media

• Endothelium

What is a common complication of atherosclerosis?

• Coronary artery disease

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

Atherosclerosis is a specific form of which disease?

• Arrhythmia

• Cardiomyopathy

• Aneurysm

• Arteriosclerosis

What type of arteries are primarily affected by atherosclerosis?

• Capillaries

• Veins

• Small arteries

• Medium sized muscular arteries and large elastic arteries

What is the nature of atherosclerosis?

• Chronic inflammatory disease

• Metabolic syndrome

• Acute infectious disease

• Genetic disorder

What can atherosclerosis lead to?

• Enhanced oxygen delivery

• Decreased blood pressure

• Increased blood flow

• Narrowing of arteries

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of atherosclerosis?

• Fatigue

• Chest pain

• None

• Shortness of breath

What is the primary specialty that deals with atherosclerosis?

• Dermatology

• Neurology

• Endocrinology

• Cardiology

What is the other name for atherosclerosis?

• Heart failure

• Peripheral artery disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Arteriosclerotic vascular disease