Atherosclerosis results in the deposition of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. The first steps that "trigger" the initial formation of atherosclerotic plaque include ________.
A. inflammation within the artery following by production of adhesion molecules and the attraction of monocytes
B. the formation of connective tissue followed by a fibrous cap over the fatty core of the plaque
C. the formation of foam cells following by a fatty streak
D. None of these answers is correct
Answer: A
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