A patient presents to the emergency room with characteristics of atherosclerosis. What characteristics would the patient display?
A) Fatty deposits in the lumen of arteries
B) Cholesterol plugs in the lumen of veins
C) Blood clots in the arteries
D) Emboli in the veins
A
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Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the lumen of arteries fill with fatty deposits called plaque. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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